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When vicious WW2 U-boat battles raged off South Africa's coastline
84-years ago, a deadly WW2 U-boat battle was fought off the Cape and Natal coastlines, sinking dozens of ships, killing thousands …
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@thesouthafrican 52 minutes ago
Orlando Pirates and adidas unveil third jersey
The 2026/27 Orlando Pirates third jersey made its first official appearance on 24 October at South Africa Fashion Week.
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@thesouthafrican 1 hours ago
Green ID book countdown: 14-million upgrades in 17 Months
To meet Home Affairs' green ID book deadline by March 2028, here's how many South Africans need to swap every single month …
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@thesouthafrican 1 hours ago
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla's trial resumes on Monday
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla's trial over charges linked to the July 2021 unrest is set to resume at the Durban High Court on 26 October.
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@thesouthafrican 1 hours ago
Springboks' injury list increases after brutal weekend
A few influential Springbok players all picked up injuries during URC action this past weekend, and on the eve of the end-of-year tour.
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@thesouthafrican 2 hours ago
WEATHER TODAY: Hail and flooding risk for central and eastern KZN, Richards Bay 37°C
Weather for Sunday: Gauteng stays dry and partly cloudy, with Pretoria at 31°C and Johannesburg at 28°C, while Cape Town is mild at 21°C under high cloud.
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@thesouthafrican 8 hours ago
'He was rude': Fans share real-life encounters with 'Velaphi'
Social media users spilled some hot tea about their unpleasant real-life encounters with actor Ray Ntlokwana, better known as 'Velaphi'.
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@thesouthafrican 8 hours ago
Miss SA to Mrs: Inside Mia Le Roux's wedding
From beauty pageant to bride: Former Miss SA Mia le Roux wed her partner, Luke ten Oever in Franschhoek last week...
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@thesouthafrican 10 hours ago
Cape Town's N2 wall: 94% OPPOSE plans, says survey
A survey which polled Cape Town residents, including those living in the Cape Flats, revealed astonishing results about the N2 wall project.
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@thesouthafrican 10 hours ago
Breaking news: Manqoba Mngqithi shown the door at Young Africans
Former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi has left Tanzanian giants Young Africans after just three months in charge.
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@thesouthafrican 11 hours ago
Is TikTok distracting Bryan Leon's form at Mamelodi Sundowns?
Bryan Leon scored 15 goals in 26 appearances last season, but his dip in form has sparked criticism from football fans.
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@thesouthafrican 12 hours ago
Kaizer Chiefs make decision on Da Cruz's future after CAF exit
Chiefs sporting director Kaizer Motaung Jr. has addressed questions over Da Cruz's future following Amakhosi's cup disappointment.
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@thesouthafrican 12 hours ago
The Lotto and Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto 5 Max results for Saturday, 24 October 2026
Today's Lotto jackpot stands at an estimated R4.5 million, while the Lotto Plus 1 offers R8 million and the Lotto 5 Max, R1 million.
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@thesouthafrican 11 hours ago
City of Cape Town issues stern warning about fireworks
Ahead of Guy Fawkes Night and Diwali, the City of Cape Town has issued a warning amid a rise in the illicit sale and use of fireworks.
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