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@thesouthafrican Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:17:03
Zimbabweans weigh foreign numbers amid WhatsApp security fears
Zimbabweans concerned about reports of WhatsApp account takeovers may be considering alternatives, including using South African mobile numbers, as questions grow over the security of digital identities. The concerns come amid reports of individuals and businesses losing access to WhatsApp accounts, raising fears of impersonation, fraud and disruption to customer communications. According to the state
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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 7 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 7 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 9 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 8 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 9 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 10 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 10 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 10 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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@thesouthafrican 10 hours ago
UPDATE: Tshwane reveals what lab tests found in tap water
Residents in parts of the capital have been waiting anxiously for news about their water. Now the City has responded.
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@thesouthafrican 10 hours ago
The Daily Lotto results for Saturday, 24 October 2026
Today's Daily Lotto jackpot stands at an estimated R450 000. If you want to win your share of the jackpot, you have to play!
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@thesouthafrican 12 hours ago
Sunday tides: What beachgoers should know ahead of the full moon
Planning a trip to the coast on Sunday? Check high and low tide times as spring tides approach South Africa's coastline.
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@thesouthafrican 13 hours ago
Nahoon Beach closed after shark sighting
Nahoon Beach in East London has been temporarily closed following a shark sighting on Saturday, just days after a 65-year-old swimmer died in a fatal shark attack at a nearby Eastern Cape beach.
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