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Beer, rugby and AK-47s: HOW 1981 Seychelles coup unraveled
Here's the bizarre story behind a botched 1981 Seychelles coup that would be too far fetched for a Sly Stallone action flick …
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'Do the right thing': DA tells Johannesburg Zoo to free elephants
The Johannesburg Zoo have been urged to release three elephants - Lammie, Mopane and Ramadiba - kept in captivity into a wildlife sanctuary.
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Hotazel, Pofadder and Die Hel: the stories behind South Africa's strangest place names
Where else could you drive from Pofadder to Hotazel? Here are the stories behind South Africa's most unusual place names.
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Woman comes forward to claim R112 million PowerBall prize
The winner of South Africa's recent R112 million PowerBall jackpot has come forward to claim her life-changing prize.
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SAPS in Western Cape receive 175 new vehicles
As part of the recently launched Festive Season Operations in the Western Cape, a total of 175 vehicles have been handed over to SAPS.
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Lewis Hamilton questions Rwanda as venue for African Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton has revealed reservations over the choice of Rwanda to host Africa's first grand prix in more than three decades.
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'This cannot continue': Ramaphosa unveils a bold reset of South Africa's failing municipalities
Ramaphosa has launched the local government White Paper, admitting too many municipalities are failing. Here's what's changing.
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Cape Point: How much you'll pay to enter from 1 November
Cape Point remains one of Cape Town's - and South Africa's - most popular attractions, but visitors should take note of the new entrance fees.
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Moroccan giants appoint former Kaizer Chiefs mentor
The former Kaizer Chiefs mentor spent over a year at Naturena where he took charge of 35 matches. He won 12, drew nine and lost 14.
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Cape Town hands over homes to beneficiaries in Atlantis
A total of 67 homes were delivered by the City of Cape Town to qualifying beneficiaries of the Kanonkop Phase 2 housing project.
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Da Cruz gives Kaizer Chiefs injury update ahead of CAF CC clash
Kaizer Chiefs face a must-win CAF Confederation Cup encounter against Red Arrows on Friday after losing the first leg 1-0 in Zambia.
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Australia face selection headaches after 'shambolic' Proteas loss
Australia captain Pat Cummins admits it is hard to "paper over the cracks" after a thumping second Test defeat to South Africa.
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Relebohile Mofokeng produces an 8 out of 10 Europa League performance
Bafana Bafana star Relebohile Mofokeng enjoyed another fine night with Royale Union Saint-Gilloise in the UEFA Europa League.
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Orlando Pirates latest news: Ncikazi, Sebelebele, Dlamini, R100 million
Orlando Pirates will look to advance to the next round of the CAF Champions League when they face African Stars on Friday.
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Water warning to residents living in and around Mpumalanga
The Department of Water and Sanitation has urged communities in Mpumalanga to use water sparingly as dam levels across the province continue to decline.
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New rules for motorists travelling between South Africa and Zimbabwe
Motorists travelling between South Africa and Zimbabwe with foreign-registered vehicles face tighter checks after the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) strengthened controls on Temporary Import Permits (TIPs). In Public Notice Number 60 of 2026, issued on Wednesday, 21 October, ZIMRA said the measures followed the abuse of the facility, which allows qualifying visitors to bring foreign-registered
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