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@thesouthafrican Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:07:25
Special votes soar ahead of the 2026 local elections. Here's what you need to know
Special votes have more than doubled ahead of the 2026 local government elections. Here's what approved voters need to know.
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Two arrested for illegally feeding, exploiting Cape fur seals
Two suspects have been apprehended for allegedly feeding and exploiting seals for profit at Hout Bay Harbour in Cape Town.
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World Rugby indecision over tackle height laws in elite rugby
The World Rugby executive board has requested extended trials of a lower tackle height in elite rugby before any permanent changes are made.
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@thesouthafrican 1 hours ago
MK Party condemns IEC over rejection of candidate list corrections
The MK Party has condemned the IEC for rejecting its request to correct candidate lists ahead of the 2026 local government elections.
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@thesouthafrican 2 hours ago
The best beaches in Cape Town for a sunset swim
Searching for a picture-perfect sunset swim? These are an insider's recommendations.
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@thesouthafrican 1 hours ago
Hopeful pensioner caught between joblessness and SASSA rejection
An older jobseeker supporting her household has hit a wall with SASSA, and she still does not know exactly why.
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@thesouthafrican 1 hours ago
Weather: Brace for a wet, stormy Sunday in these provinces
Planning a Sunday outing? Here is what to expect from the weather across KZN, Free State and North West this weekend.
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@thesouthafrican 2 hours ago
Yellow Level 2 warning issued for severe thunderstorms in KZN
SAWS warns of severe thunderstorms in parts of KZN on Sunday, with possible flooding, hail and damage to infrastructure.
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@thesouthafrican 2 hours ago
WEATHER: Hot and dry weekend for Gauteng as temperatures reach 34°C
Gauteng residents can expect hot and mostly dry conditions this weekend, says the South African Weather Service (SAWS).
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@thesouthafrican 2 hours ago
Sunday could bring more rain and thunderstorms to parts of SA
More showers and thunderstorms could develop across parts of SA on Sunday. Find out which areas may receive rain.
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@thesouthafrican 3 hours ago
SASSA pensioner's plea: 'Increase the grant to basic minimum wage'
An older SASSA grant recipient says the monthly payment vanishes before payday, and he has one bold fix for the national government.
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@thesouthafrican 3 hours ago
Carte Blanche coming up: Elephant numbers
Carte Blanche explores rising elephant populations, environmental damage and human-wildlife conflict as culling returns to the debate over wildlife management.
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Kaizer Chiefs coach breaks silence on Ngcobo's situation
The Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando Da Cruz has explained why Nkosingiphile Ngcobo has struggled for game time this season,
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@thesouthafrican 5 hours ago
New sheriffs in town: Male and female orca pair terrorise whales off Cape coast
A male and female orca pair have been linked to multiple attacks on southern right whale calves along the Cape coast.
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