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Cyril Ramaphosa gives MPs, premiers and judges a salary hike
President Cyril Ramaphosa has approved salary increases of between 3.5% and 4% for South Africa's public office-bearers for the 2026/27 financial year.
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@thesouthafrican 17 minutes ago
The industries creating the most jobs in South Africa
New employment figures from Stats SA reveal which South African industries are growing and which are losing jobs.
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@thesouthafrican 27 minutes ago
New municipal councils inherit a R122.5 billion Eskom bill
The votes are counted, but the bills are waiting. New municipal councils inherit billions in debt and a deadline only weeks away.
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@thesouthafrican 1 hours ago
Cape Town has added 260 000 formal homes in 13 years – here's where
Cape Town added 260 000 formal homes between 2012 and 2025. New City data reveals which districts saw the biggest residential growth...
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@thesouthafrican 1 hours ago
Rob Hersov has a message for all young South Africans
Businessman Rob Hersov says South Africa is worth fighting for after returning in 2017, and shares his views on emigration, investment and the country's future.
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@thesouthafrican 1 hours ago
Highly talented South African midfielder leaves American club
Bafana Bafana midfielder Jamie Webber has left FC Tulsa after two seasons in the United States.
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@thesouthafrican 1 hours ago
Why 'Krappie' is now the No 1 Springbok No 9?
Morne 'Krappie' van den Berg has suddenly established himself as the unequivocal first-choice scrumhalf at the Springboks.
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@thesouthafrican 1 hours ago
Banyana Banyana: Desiree Ellis names final squad for World Cup qualifiers
Coach Desiree Ellis has confirmed her 23-player Banyana Banyana squad for the FIFA Women's World Cup qualifiers in Morocco.
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@thesouthafrican 1 hours ago
How Zimbabweans are allegedly recruited to fight for Russia
Nine Zimbabwean men have been arrested in South Africa over an alleged attempt to travel to Russia to fight in the Russia-Ukraine war.
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@thesouthafrican 2 hours ago
Race Coast rolls out the welcome mat for raiders this Cape Summer Season
Race Coast has increased its incentives for visiting owners and trainers as it looks to attract horses from across South Africa to the Western Cape for the 2026/27 Cape Summer Season.
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@thesouthafrican 2 hours ago
How to watch Bafana Bafana vs Kenya: Channels, kick-off time
Bafana Bafana host Kenya for the first of two AFCON 2027 qualifier ties on 13 November. Here's how and where to watch.
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@thesouthafrican 2 hours ago
How Wandile Duba can break into the Bafana Bafana squad
Wandile Duba is enjoying a remarkable scoring run at Chiefs, and Amakhosi supporters believe it is time for Bafana to take notice.
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@thesouthafrican 2 hours ago
Why some parts of South Africa are sweltering while others stay cool
South Africa's temps can vary dramatically between provinces. But why is that? Here's how geography and weather systems hold the answer.
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ActionSA willing to work with DA – but there's a catch
ActionSA has opened the door to a DA coalition in Johannesburg, but a major sticking point could derail negotiations over the city's next mayor.
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@thesouthafrican 2 hours ago
South Africa's unemployment rate rises as 8.6 million remain jobless
South Africa's unemployment crisis has deepened, with the official unemployment rate increasing to 33.7% in the third quarter of 2026.
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@thesouthafrican 2 hours ago
City of Cape Town gives political parties deadline to remove election posters
The City of Cape Town has reminded political parties and independent candidates who contested the 2026 Local Government Elections to remove their election posters.
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