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Top stories — 2026-08-29
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Springboks v All Blacks in Cape Town sport
- Siya Kolisi Showers Praise on 2 Springboks Stars After Their Victory Over All Blacks in Cape Town — briefly.co.za
- BOKS BOUNCE BACK: Springboks roar back into series with victory over All Blacks in Cape Town thriller — www.dailymaverick.co.za
- Siya Kolisi Calls Springboks Star ‘Grandpa’ After the Veteran Impressed in Win Over All Blacks — briefly.co.za
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Orlando Pirates beat Sekhukhune United sport
- Abdeslam Ouaddou Shower Praises on Orlando Pirates New Signing After Heroic Performance in MTN8 — briefly.co.za
- Pirates reach fifth straight MTN8 final: what the 4-0 aggregate win showed — www.ebnewsdaily.co.za
- ‘He helped us win the title’ – Ouaddou hails Pirates’ new signing — www.thesouthafrican.com
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Cape Town scores double win at World Travel Awards culture
- Siya Kolisi Showers Praise on 2 Springboks Stars After Their Victory Over All Blacks in Cape Town — briefly.co.za
- Rassie Erasmus Sends Strong Warning to Springboks Stars Despite Defeating All Blacks in Cape Town — briefly.co.za
- Springbok player ratings from 33-26 win against All Blacks in Cape Town — www.citizen.co.za
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Daily Lotto results for 27 August 2026 society
- South African lotto results: latest winning numbers and draw details for Saturday, 29 August 2026 — www.ebnewsdaily.co.za
- Lotto results for Saturday, August 29 2026 — sundayworld.co.za
- Lotto results for Saturday, August 29 2026 — sundayworld.co.za
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Cape Town airport e-hailing crisis society
- Siya Kolisi Showers Praise on 2 Springboks Stars After Their Victory Over All Blacks in Cape Town — briefly.co.za
- BOKS BOUNCE BACK: Springboks roar back into series with victory over All Blacks in Cape Town thriller — www.dailymaverick.co.za
- Siya Kolisi Calls Springboks Star ‘Grandpa’ After the Veteran Impressed in Win Over All Blacks — briefly.co.za
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All Blacks edge Lions in Ellis Park thriller sport
- BOKS BOUNCE BACK: Springboks roar back into series with victory over All Blacks in Cape Town thriller — www.dailymaverick.co.za
- In case you missed it: Appeal against Ramaphosa decision dismissed | 41 ambulances sitting idle in Joburg | Boks down th — www.citizen.co.za
- Boks level Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Test with hard-fought win over All Blacks — sundayworld.co.za
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Zolani Tete Laid to Rest With Funeral culture
- Emotional farewell for boxing champion Zolani Tete — www.dailydispatch.co.za
- Zolani "Last Born" Tete laid to rest - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of al — www.sabcnews.com
- Zolani Tete’s manager says the boxer feared death, but not his opponents — hartiesadpost.co.za
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South Africa women's rugby tour to Brazil sport
- SA Women “A” v Brazil: Sunday start time, stream and team-pathway guide — www.ebnewsdaily.co.za
- Brevis hits another T20 half-century as Proteas beat Zimbabwe — www.dailydispatch.co.za
- Brevis leads South Africa to victory over Zimbabwe in T20 Tri-Series — www.timeslive.co.za
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Nepal floods: South Africans missing society
- Nepal mudslide rescue efforts continue, 600 bodies recovered - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, busine — www.sabcnews.com
- "Only South Africans Know": Mzansi Woman Hires Quantum in Thailand Because She Missed Home — briefly.co.za
- South Africans can buy a seaside home in Bali for R600 000 — www.thesouthafrican.com
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Proteas lose to Namibia sport
- Proteas bounce back after their shock defeat to Namibia - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, s — www.sabcnews.com
- Brevis hits another T20 half-century as Proteas beat Zimbabwe — www.dailydispatch.co.za
- Brevis leads South Africa to victory over Zimbabwe in T20 Tri-Series — www.timeslive.co.za
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ANC candidate list local elections dispute politics
- EDITORIAL | Local government elections are ANC’s last chance to show it can deliver — www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za
- APC registers to contest local elections in 58 municipalities - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, busin — www.sabcnews.com
- MK Party urged to embrace democracy ahead of local elections - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, busine — www.sabcnews.com
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Springboks and Proteas rugby updates sport
- Rassie Erasmus Explains Reason Behind Late Switch of Front Rows in Springboks Win Over All Blacks — briefly.co.za
- Rassie Erasmus Sends Strong Warning to Springboks Stars Despite Defeating All Blacks in Cape Town — briefly.co.za
- Furious Rassie drops f-bomb as All Blacks coach accuses Springboks of illegal scrummaging — www.thesouthafrican.com
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ANC internal strife ahead of elections politics
- EDITORIAL | Local government elections are ANC’s last chance to show it can deliver — www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za
- PAC president warns Joburg’s residents not to vote for Zille — www.citizen.co.za
- APC registers to contest local elections in 58 municipalities - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, busin — www.sabcnews.com
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SA Local Government Elections 2026 politics
- EDITORIAL | Local government elections are ANC’s last chance to show it can deliver — www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za
- PAC president warns Joburg’s residents not to vote for Zille — www.citizen.co.za
- APC registers to contest local elections in 58 municipalities - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, busin — www.sabcnews.com
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Justice Fikile Mokgohloa funeral society
- Justice Mokgohloa remembered for advancing social justice and constitutional rights — www.iol.co.za
- Justice Fikile Eunice Mokgohloa remembered as a champion of social justice — www.sanews.gov.za
- Justice Fikile Eunice Mokgohloa remembered as a champion of social justice — www.ebnewsdaily.co.za
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Liverpool draw with Nottingham Forest sport
- Liverpool caught between promise and progress under Iraola — www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za
- Liverpool held by Forest on Iraola’s Anfield debut — www.citizen.co.za
- Munoz’s late strike earns Liverpool draw with Forest in Iraola’s Anfield debut — www.timeslive.co.za
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South Africa vs New Zealand 2nd Test predictions sport
- How much does the same car cost in Zimbabwe and South Africa? 5 popular cars compared — www.thesouthafrican.com
- one hundred Totally free party time $1 deposit Register Extra No-deposit Gambling enterprises inside the South Africa — applefloors.co.za
- How white farmers still dominate land ownership in South Africa in spite of land reform — www.citizen.co.za
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Proteas beat Zimbabwe in T20 sport
- Brevis hits another T20 half-century as Proteas beat Zimbabwe — www.dailydispatch.co.za
- Brevis leads South Africa to victory over Zimbabwe in T20 Tri-Series — www.timeslive.co.za
- Brevis leads South Africa to victory over Zimbabwe in T20 Tri-Series — www.businessday.co.za
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MTN8 final: Sundowns vs Pirates sport
- Golden Arrows vs Mamelodi Sundowns Predictions - Sundowns Tipped to Win MTN8 Second Leg — www.bets.co.za
- Pirates reach fifth straight MTN8 final: what the 4-0 aggregate win showed — www.ebnewsdaily.co.za
- Pirates march into MTN8 final after dismantling Sekhukhune — africadaily.co.za
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Zuma family legal and social controversies society
- Kaizer Chiefs Clarify Venue Confusion Ahead of Siwelele FC Home Clash — briefly.co.za
- Faiz Abrahams: Kaizer Chiefs New Signing Warned About Lifestyle Pitfalls After Joining Amakhosi — briefly.co.za
- Why Kaizer Chiefs legend chose Zimbabwe over Botswana — www.thesouthafrican.com
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South African football league news sport
- Currie Cup result: Pumas power into Currie Cup semis — www.citizen.co.za
- Orlando Pirates 3-0 Sekhukhune United: 'Yanela Mbuthuma is misprofiled; We're tired of Bucs lifting this MTN8 cup, Mamel — www.goal.com
- How PSL title loss could spark Mamelodi Sundowns' revival - 'They were beginning to think success was guaranteed' | Goal — www.goal.com
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Cape Town Spurs CEO advises Faiz Abrahams sport
- Kaizer Chiefs Clarify Venue Confusion Ahead of Siwelele FC Home Clash — briefly.co.za
- Faiz Abrahams: Kaizer Chiefs New Signing Warned About Lifestyle Pitfalls After Joining Amakhosi — briefly.co.za
- Why Kaizer Chiefs legend chose Zimbabwe over Botswana — www.thesouthafrican.com
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Cape Town sugar price hike business
- "Beautiful Experience": Cape Town Photographer Captures Lunar Eclipse on Table Mountain, SA Stunned — briefly.co.za
- LIVE SCORING: Springboks v All Blacks in Cape Town — www.thesouthafrican.com
- Growthpoint turns Ninety One’s Cape Town HQ into a lower-carbon asset — www.moneyweb.co.za
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VKB Group Bursaries 2027 announced society
- VKB Group Bursaries 2027: Unlock Your Future in Agriculture, Economics & Engineering — theinfoportal.com
- VKB Group Bursaries 2027: Your Guide to Agricultural Economics, Economic Sciences & Engineering — southafricaportal.com
- VKB Group Bursaries 2027: Apply Now for Agricultural Economics, Engineering & More — eduloaded.com
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Trump secures oil reserves in Venezuela politics
- Venezuela: According to Trump, the USA is securing oil reserves in the country — www.tuugo.co.za
- Trump says US is taking partial control of Venezuela’s vast oil reserves — www.timeslive.co.za
- Trump declares himself ‘greatest’ US president — www.iol.co.za
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Maresca salutes Cherki after Man City win sport
- Rayan Cherki Stars as Manchester City Beat Crystal Palace 4-1 — news365.co.za
- Jack Grealish transfer blow! Why Aston Villa 'won't take back' Man City star as Unai Emery stance revealed | Goal.com So — www.goal.com
- Maresca salutes ‘unbelievable’ Cherki after Man City star sinks Palace — www.citizen.co.za
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Nepal and China floods weather
- Rescuers claw through mud as Nepal, China flood missing toll nears 3,000 — www.iol.co.za
- Gift of the Givers mobilises for six missing South Africans in Nepal — www.thesouthafrican.com
- Nepal’s flood damage may cost up to a 10th of the economy to rebuild — www.timeslive.co.za
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Mutinous soldiers attack airport and presidency in Niger conflict
- Rebel soldiers attack Niger presidency and capital - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport — www.sabcnews.com
- Mutinous soldiers attack airport, presidency in Niger capital, sources say — www.timeslive.co.za
- Mutinous soldiers attack airport, presidency in Niger capital, sources say — www.sowetan.co.za
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Gauteng ambulance crew shot at crime
- In case you missed it: Appeal against Ramaphosa decision dismissed | 41 ambulances sitting idle in Joburg | Boks down th — www.citizen.co.za
- Gauteng government on why 41 ambulances have been sitting idle in Joburg — www.citizen.co.za
- Gauteng government on why 41 ambulances have been sitting idle in Joburg | The Citizen — www.citizen.co.za
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ANC implodes and coalition dynamics politics
- SONGEZO ZIBI | Why removing Thoko Didiza would create a dangerous constitutional precedent — www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za
- MMUSI MAIMANE | South Africa’s coalition table needs a fourth leg — www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za
- MMUSI MAIMANE | South Africa’s coalition table needs a fourth leg — www.timeslive.co.za
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SASSA grant payment dates and warnings society
- SASSA September 2026 payment dates: what beneficiaries should check — www.ebnewsdaily.co.za
- Latest adjustment to SASSA Childcare Grants in September 2026 — www.thesouthafrican.com
- LATEST adjustment to SASSA Older Person Grants for September 2026 — www.thesouthafrican.com
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US military families react to Iran war conflict
- US military families ride ‘roller coaster of emotions’ over six months of Iran war — www.sowetan.co.za
- US military families ride ‘roller coaster of emotions’ over six months of Iran war — www.timeslive.co.za
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Dada Morero controversy society
- Mampara of the week: Dada Morero — www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za
- ‘Pay them a reasonable grant’: Inflation warning ignites heated SASSA grant debate — www.thesouthafrican.com
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Iran war reaches endgame conflict
- US military families ride ‘roller coaster of emotions’ over six months of Iran war — www.sowetan.co.za
- US military families ride ‘roller coaster of emotions’ over six months of Iran war — www.timeslive.co.za
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Comrades Marathon dispute sport
- Athletics SA considers offering Comrades Marathon an olive branch — www.citizen.co.za
- Athletics SA board backs off in Comrades fight, calls for SGM to reconsider the matter — www.timeslive.co.za
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Lando Norris extends McLaren contract sport
- Lando Norris commits to McLaren until 2030 — www.timeslive.co.za
- Lando Norris extends McLaren stay until 2030 — www.thesouthafrican.com
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Zapiro presents Haka with Butterfingers culture
- Watch – Zapiro present: Haka (Feat. Butterfingers) — www.dailymaverick.co.za
- Zapiro presents: Haka (Feat. Butterfingers) — hartiesadpost.co.za
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Bafana Bafana kit problems and new coach announcement sport
- Safa to finally officially unveil Pitso — www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za
- Safa expected to announce Mosimane as new Bafana coach during the week — www.businessday.co.za
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Dlamini-Zuma apologises to Lamola politics
- UNkosazana Dlamini-Zuma uthi akeyengeni ekaMbalula — ibunda.co.za
- Dlamini-Zuma vs Mbalula: ANC veteran stands by vote-buying claims amid legal battle — www.sowetan.co.za
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Salif Keita cancels Macufe concerts culture
- Ex- DA MP slams Helen Zille’s comments on Dolly Parton — www.thesouthafrican.com
- LAST WORD | Dolly Parton: the saint and the singer — www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za
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Dolly Parton dies culture
- Ex- DA MP slams Helen Zille’s comments on Dolly Parton — www.thesouthafrican.com
- LAST WORD | Dolly Parton: the saint and the singer — www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za
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Champions League Draw Results sport
- New defender: Real Madrid seal deal from La Liga | Goal.com South Africa — www.goal.com
- A Saudi shot reveals Barcelona were subjected to refereeing injustice in the Champions League | Goal.com South Africa — www.goal.com
- An easy start: when will Barcelona face City and Paris in the Champions League? | Goal.com South Africa — www.goal.com
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SASSA September 2026 Payment Dates Confirmed society
- Latest adjustment to SASSA Childcare Grants in September 2026 — www.thesouthafrican.com
- LATEST adjustment to SASSA Older Person Grants for September 2026 — www.thesouthafrican.com
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South African inflation and interest rates markets
- Rand Exchange Rates Today – Sunday, 30 August 2026: Dollar, Pound and Euro in Rands — www.ebnewsdaily.co.za
- Rand exchange rates today: USD, GBP, EUR and AUD on 29 August 2026 — www.ebnewsdaily.co.za
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South Africa fuel price and Eskom diesel scandal business
- Eskom seeks spies to infiltrate coal and diesel gangs — www.businessday.co.za
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Nepal-Tibet flood disaster conflict
- Family of missing SA woman plans to go to Nepal to be closer to search efforts — www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za
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South Africa new-car safety rules business
- Tougher safety rules coming for new vehicles — www.businessday.co.za
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Thabo Bester prison altercation crime
- [Watch] Thabo Bester’s altercation with prison official caught on camera — www.thesouthafrican.com
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Ugandan King Oyo Nyimba dies at 34 society
- Ugandan King Oyo Nyimba, once world’s youngest monarch, dies at 34 — www.sowetan.co.za
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Thabo Bester and Nandipha Magudumana court hearings crime
- [Watch] Thabo Bester’s altercation with prison official caught on camera — www.thesouthafrican.com
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Feroz Khan court case crime
- Feroz Khan fights axing in court — www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za
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Airlink DHL Stadium flyover controversy society
- Dangerously low? Airlink performs daring DHL Stadium flyover — www.thesouthafrican.com
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MK Party names Baloyi as Joburg mayoral candidate politics
- MK Party names Bongani Baloyi as Joburg mayoral candidate — www.thesouthafrican.com
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