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Top stories — 2026-09-05
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Springboks beat All Blacks in FNB Stadium thriller sport
- Siya Kolisi Makes Light of Leadership Milestone After Setting Springboks Record Against All Blacks — briefly.co.za
- MATCH THAT MATTERED: Boks take ‘moral victory’ in series after overpowering All Blacks in Soweto — www.dailymaverick.co.za
- Springboks edge All Blacks to take 2-1 series lead — africadaily.co.za
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Kaizer Chiefs injury update: Mayo's return date revealed sport
- Six years later, ‘Lord Kambala’ still haunts Kaizer Chiefs — www.thesouthafrican.com
- Khanyisa Mayo Return Date Emerges As Kaizer Chiefs Face Injury Concerns — briefly.co.za
- Springboks vs All Blacks 3rd Test: How Much It Costs to Take a Family of 4 to FNB Stadium — briefly.co.za
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Lotto results and gambling news society
- South African lotto results: latest winning numbers and draw details for Saturday, 5 September 2026 — www.ebnewsdaily.co.za
- Lotto results for Saturday, September 5 2026 — sundayworld.co.za
- WATCH: Daily Lotto Draw Results for Saturday 5 September 2026 — www.saffarazzi.com
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UK Premier League record transfer spending sport
- Man City sweat to keep clean record — www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za
- Man City sweat to keep clean record — www.timeslive.co.za
- Arsenal vs Chelsea English Premier League Predictions - Saka to end Chelsea’s winning run — www.bets.co.za
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Pitso Mosimane names Bafana Bafana squad sport
- BBK UNPLUGGED | Let’s give Pitso room to work his Bafana magic — www.timeslive.co.za
- BBK UNPLUGGED | Let’s give Pitso room to work his Bafana magic — www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za
- Lood looks to lock World Cup spot — www.timeslive.co.za
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Man City record spending on transfers sport
- Man City sweat to keep clean record — www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za
- Man City sweat to keep clean record — www.timeslive.co.za
- Arsenal vs Chelsea English Premier League Predictions - Saka to end Chelsea’s winning run — www.bets.co.za
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Joburg hit by severe weather conditions weather
- In case you missed it: Joburg hit by severe weather conditions | Survey shows Joburg supports ANC | Malema hits at IEC — www.citizen.co.za
- In case you missed it: Joburg hit by severe weather conditions | Survey shows Joburg supports ANC | Malema hits at IEC | — www.citizen.co.za
- WEATHER: Bitter cold and powerful storms to bring flooding and hail — www.thesouthafrican.com
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Kaizer Chiefs vs Siwelele match predictions sport
- Six years later, ‘Lord Kambala’ still haunts Kaizer Chiefs — www.thesouthafrican.com
- Khanyisa Mayo Return Date Emerges As Kaizer Chiefs Face Injury Concerns — briefly.co.za
- Kaizer Chiefs injury update: Mayo’s return date revealed? — www.thesouthafrican.com
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Cape Town extends deadline for pensioners society
- DA’s Cape Town majority under threat as PA grows and ANC claws back support — www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za
- Q&A with aviation expert Guy Leitch on Cape Town Stadium flyover — www.timeslive.co.za
- DA’s Cape Town majority under threat as PA grows and ANC claws back support — www.timeslive.co.za
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Springbok Women vs Black Ferns rugby challenge sport
- Springbok Women show promise despite Black Ferns defeat — www.dailymaverick.co.za
- Positives for Springbok Women despite defeat to Black Ferns — www.citizen.co.za
- Positives for Springbok Women despite defeat to Black Ferns — www.ebnewsdaily.co.za
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Gqeberha drug bust and arrests crime
- Springboks Counterfeit Gear Worth R1.5m Seized in Joburg CBD Ahead of All Blacks Clash — briefly.co.za
- Fake Springbok and other merchandise worth R1.5m seized in Joburg ahead of All Blacks clash — www.citizen.co.za
- Fake Springbok and other merchandise worth R1.5m seized in Joburg ahead of All Blacks clash | The Citizen — www.citizen.co.za
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Counterfeit Springboks merchandise seized in Johannesburg crime
- SAPS Seizes Over 1,700 Fake Springbok Items Worth R1.5 Million in Joburg CBD Raid — briefly.co.za
- Springboks Counterfeit Gear Worth R1.5m Seized in Joburg CBD Ahead of All Blacks Clash — briefly.co.za
- Fake Springbok and other merchandise worth R1.5m seized in Joburg ahead of All Blacks clash — www.citizen.co.za
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Springboks and Proteas rugby updates sport
- Springboks and All Blacks set for decisive Soweto battle — africadaily.co.za
- Springboks and All Blacks set for decisive Soweto battle — africadaily.co.za
- SAWS Issues Thunderstorm Warning for Springboks vs All Blacks Decider at FNB Stadium — briefly.co.za
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Springbok Women’s head coach Swys de Bruin resigns sport
- Springbok Women show promise despite Black Ferns defeat — www.dailymaverick.co.za
- Positives for Springbok Women despite defeat to Black Ferns — www.ebnewsdaily.co.za
- Black Ferns Outclass Springbok Women After Swys De Bruin’s Abrupt Resignation — briefly.co.za
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Dlamini-Zuma files affidavit against Mbalula politics
- ‘Boss’ Mbalula faces ANC backlash over election list chaos — www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za
- ‘Boss’ Mbalula faces ANC backlash over election list chaos — www.timeslive.co.za
- Dlamini-Zuma says Mbalula court action is an abuse of process — www.ebnewsdaily.co.za
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Ramaphosa defends ANC election candidate lists politics
- ‘Boss’ Mbalula faces ANC backlash over election list chaos — www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za
- ‘Boss’ Mbalula faces ANC backlash over election list chaos — www.timeslive.co.za
- WATCH: ‘When it rains, ANC does well’: Ramaphosa defiant amid candidate list crisis — www.citizen.co.za
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Mbalula faces resignation over ANC candidate crisis politics
- ‘Boss’ Mbalula faces ANC backlash over election list chaos — www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za
- ‘Boss’ Mbalula faces ANC backlash over election list chaos — www.timeslive.co.za
- Dlamini-Zuma says Mbalula court action is an abuse of process — www.ebnewsdaily.co.za
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Real Madrid defeated by Real Betis sport
- Milan refuse to give up: Amorim reopens the file on the Real Madrid star | Goal.com South Africa — www.goal.com
- Mourinho's trick: Courtois, Rodrygo's replacement at Real Madrid | Goal.com South Africa — www.goal.com
- Betis Stun Real Madrid as Mbappé Misses Last-Gasp Penalty in Dramatic Defeat — news365.co.za
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South African miners rally business
- Mzansi Revisits 15 Most Iconic Female TV Villains in South African Soapie History — briefly.co.za
- UDM set to launch manifesto, name Joburg mayoral candidate on Sunday - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world — www.sabcnews.com
- Dlamini-Zuma files an opposing affidavit against Mbalula - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, — www.sabcnews.com
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Cape Town scores double win at World Travel Awards culture
- DA’s Cape Town majority under threat as PA grows and ANC claws back support — www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za
- Q&A with aviation expert Guy Leitch on Cape Town Stadium flyover — www.timeslive.co.za
- DA’s Cape Town majority under threat as PA grows and ANC claws back support — www.timeslive.co.za
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Julius Malema with arrested cousin Mpho gets South Africa talking society
- All Blacks captain scoffs at claims South Africa is ‘dangerous’ — www.thesouthafrican.com
- Old Photo of Julius Malema With Arrested Cousin Mpho Gets South Africa Talking — briefly.co.za
- What it costs to live in South Africa’s most prestigious school districts — www.thesouthafrican.com
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Western Cape braces for disruptive rain weather
- “Didn’t Want to Blow Into Someone’s Arms”: Cape Town Winds Blow Pedestrians off Their Feet — briefly.co.za
- “Spring Came With Bad Weather”: Fierce Winds Rip Roof off Johannesburg Building in TikTok Video — briefly.co.za
- Johannesburg emergency services on alert after strong winds rip roof off [video] — www.thesouthafrican.com
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SABC ordered to apologize for Ngobese-Zuma interview society
- Dlamini-Zuma files an opposing affidavit against Mbalula - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, — www.sabcnews.com
- SABC Ordered to Apologise After Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma SAFM Interview Breaches Broadcasting Code — briefly.co.za
- SAFM apologises after BCCSA ruling on Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma interview — www.iol.co.za
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IDAC takeover and IDC CFO resignation business
- Parliament committee backs Vanara as acting IDAC head — www.ebnewsdaily.co.za
- Committee backs Vanara as Acting IDAC Head, demands image rebuild - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, b — www.sabcnews.com
- Ntuthuzelo Vanara appointed acting head of IDAC amid anti-corruption drive — www.citizen.co.za
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Nepal hydropower tunnel disaster rescue conflict
- Rescuers pull 2 trapped workers from a hydropower tunnel 9 days after Nepal floods — www.businessday.co.za
- Rescuers pull 2 trapped workers from a hydropower tunnel 9 days after Nepal floods — www.sowetan.co.za
- Nepal floods latest: Death toll tops 1,300, more than 5,500 missing as rescue hopes rise — www.iol.co.za
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Meta signs landmark online safety deal tech
- MASHILO BOLOKA | What Africa must do to gain from Meta’s landmark online safety deal — www.timeslive.co.za
- MASHILO BOLOKA | What Africa must do to gain from Meta’s landmark online safety deal — www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za
- Greatest Online Pokies in casino days sign up bonus australia the real deal Cash in 2026 — applefloors.co.za
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Old Mutual Imfundo Trust Bursaries 2027 society
- Old Mutual Amathuba Learnership 2026/2027: Your Path to Wealth Management in Johannesburg — southafricaportal.com
- Old Mutual Amathuba Learnership 2026/2027: Your Path to Wealth Management — theinfoportal.com
- Old Mutual Amathuba Learnership 2026/2027: Your Path to Wealth Management in Johannesburg — eduloaded.com
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Phala Phala court arguments on presidential accountability politics
- Phala Phala: Judgment reserved in Ramaphosa’s bid to overturn impeachment report — www.iol.co.za
- Ramaphosa says Phala Phala panel denied him a vital legal shield — www.sowetan.co.za
- Ramaphosa says Phala Phala panel denied him a vital legal shield — www.timeslive.co.za
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Chippa United winless run continues sport
- Chippa United's winless run continues with Milford stalemate — www.theherald.co.za
- Chippa United's winless run continues with Milford stalemate — www.dailydispatch.co.za
- Chippa United still struggling to find a win after five matches - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, bus — www.sabcnews.com
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Springboks vs All Blacks third Test sport
- MATCH THAT MATTERED: Boks take ‘moral victory’ in series after overpowering All Blacks in Soweto — www.dailymaverick.co.za
- Springbok player ratings from 29-24 win against All Blacks in third Test — www.citizen.co.za
- Springbok-All Blacks clash faces severe weather threat as residents urged to stay home | The Citizen — www.citizen.co.za
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SA coalition politics and IEC candidate submissions politics
- In case you missed it: Joburg hit by severe weather conditions | Survey shows Joburg supports ANC | Malema hits at IEC — www.citizen.co.za
- In case you missed it: Joburg hit by severe weather conditions | Survey shows Joburg supports ANC | Malema hits at IEC | — www.citizen.co.za
- WATCH: ‘When it rains, ANC does well’: Ramaphosa defiant amid candidate list crisis — www.citizen.co.za
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Premier League clubs smash transfer spending record sport
- Arsenal vs Chelsea English Premier League Predictions - Saka to end Chelsea’s winning run — www.bets.co.za
- Another lead thrown away! Bournemouth make unwanted Premier League history as Marco Rose admits his frustration | Goal.c — www.goal.com
- The Saudi league snatched his rival: the 'phenomenal' Haaland imposes his dominance over the Premier League | Goal.com S — www.goal.com
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South Africa local elections 2026 politics
- In case you missed it: Joburg hit by severe weather conditions | Survey shows Joburg supports ANC | Malema hits at IEC — www.citizen.co.za
- WATCH: ‘When it rains, ANC does well’: Ramaphosa defiant amid candidate list crisis — www.citizen.co.za
- Ramaphosa weighs Electoral Court action against IEC over alleged ANC candidate glitches — www.iol.co.za
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Pierre Gasly takes pole for Italian Grand Prix sport
- Alpine’s Gasly takes shock pole for Italian Grand Prix — www.citizen.co.za
- Pierre Gasly takes pole position for Italian Grand Prix — www.timeslive.co.za
- Russell fastest in final Italian Grand Prix practice — www.timeslive.co.za
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UNC endorses new world map showing Africa's size society
- UN General Assembly endorses a new world map that shows Africa’s size more accurately — www.businessday.co.za
- UN backs African push to redraw world map — sundayworld.co.za
- UN backs African push to redraw world map — sundayworld.co.za
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Mamelodi Sundowns transfer target sport
- Mamelodi Sundowns backed to ‘challenge for everything this season’ despite 'panicking' fans | Goal.com South Africa — www.goal.com
- Golden Arrows vs Mamelodi Sundowns Predictions - Goals Tipped in Brazilians Victory — www.bets.co.za
- Kaizer Chiefs’ Lebohang Maboe confident they can compete with Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns this season – ‘I thi — www.goal.com
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Eskom power outages business
- “America Does It Better”: Cape Town Flyover Video Reignites SA vs USA Debate — briefly.co.za
- Eskom schedules 12-hour power outage in Cape Town — www.thesouthafrican.com
- Eskom announces a 14-hour power outage in Limpopo on Sunday — www.thesouthafrican.com
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Romanda Hombir wins Miss World culture
- Romanda Hombir earns top spot at Miss World pageant — www.thesouthafrican.com
- Miss World SA Romanda Hombir shows off national costume — www.thesouthafrican.com
- "Maybe its a Swati Dance": Miss World SA Romanda Hombir's Dance in Vietnam Raises Questions — briefly.co.za
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North West province braces for severe weather alert weather
- Weather: Free State and North West brace for severe storms — www.thesouthafrican.com
- WATCH: Taxi crushed by falling tree as severe storms put SA on high alert | The Citizen — www.citizen.co.za
- WATCH: Taxi crushed by fallen tree as severe storms put SA on high alert — www.citizen.co.za
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Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma controversy and arrest call society
- SABC Ordered to Apologise After Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma SAFM Interview Breaches Broadcasting Code — briefly.co.za
- SAFM apologises after BCCSA ruling on Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma interview — www.iol.co.za
- Ngobese-Zuma Blasts Political Party for Worrying About March and March More Than Upcoming Elections — briefly.co.za
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South Africa weather alert for heavy rain and wind weather
- Strong winds cause damage in North West - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of — www.sabcnews.com
- Johannesburg emergency services on alert after strong winds rip roof off [video] — www.thesouthafrican.com
- SANRAL warns motorists as strong winds threaten Western Cape roads — www.thesouthafrican.com
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Barcelona player injury and transfer speculation sport
- Arsenal vs Chelsea English Premier League Predictions - Saka to end Chelsea’s winning run — www.bets.co.za
- No Enzo, no problem! Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso identifies surprise defensive star to fix midfield problem following Ferna — www.goal.com
- Enzo Fernandez snubbed! Enzo Maresca confirms four new Man City captains as £125m record signing left out of leadership — www.goal.com
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Boks veteran Deon Fourie in tears at anthem sport
- MATCH THAT MATTERED: Boks take ‘moral victory’ in series after overpowering All Blacks in Soweto — www.dailymaverick.co.za
- Deon Fourie – the oldest Springbok – weeps during anthem [video] — www.thesouthafrican.com
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Foskor accused of fronting in share deal business
- Foskor accused of ‘fronting’ in worker share deal — www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za
- Foskor accused of ‘fronting’ in worker share deal — www.timeslive.co.za
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F1 title race intensifies at Monza sport
- F1 title race goes into overdrive at Monza — www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za
- F1 title race goes into overdrive at Monza — www.timeslive.co.za
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Sabalenka hit by weed whiff at tournament sport
- Sabalenka hit by whiff of weed — www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za
- Sabalenka hit by whiff of weed — www.timeslive.co.za
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South Africa rugby squad changes for Test sport
- Cheslin Kolbe: Springboks Star Ruled Out of Final Test Against All Blacks in US — briefly.co.za
- Kolbe breaks jaw in thriller against All Blacks — www.thesouthafrican.com
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Madlanga inquiry deadline looms for Feroz Khan politics
- New stand-off brews as Madlanga deadline looms for Feroz Khan — www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za
- New stand-off brews as Madlanga deadline looms for Feroz Khan — www.timeslive.co.za
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Mercedes-Benz and Fuso truck recalls business
- Thousands of Mercedes and Fuso trucks recalled — www.theherald.co.za
- Thousands of Mercedes and Fuso trucks recalled — www.dailydispatch.co.za
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Deena Govender reveals cash in bank account politics
- Mampara of the week: Deenadayalan ‘Deena’ Govender — www.timeslive.co.za
- Mampara of the week: Deenadayalan ‘Deena’ Govender — www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za
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FMD vaccine row suspends OBP acting CEO business
- FMD vaccine row: OBP acting CEO suspended over pricing allegations — www.iol.co.za
- OBP acting CEO suspended amid FMD vaccine pricing allegations — www.citizen.co.za
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Daily Lotto results for 27 August 2026 society
- Daily Lotto Results for 5 September 2026: Winning Numbers [Waiting for a Live Draw] — www.ebnewsdaily.co.za
- Daily Lotto results: Saturday, 5 September 2026 — mzansinewslive.co.za
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Minnie Dlamini loses R897k deal culture
- ‘Blackballed’ Minnie Dlamini says MacG podcast cost her R897k deal and her confidence — www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za
- ‘Blackballed’ Minnie Dlamini says MacG podcast cost her R897k deal and her confidence — www.timeslive.co.za
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Baboon skin worn as cultural totem culture
- Baboon skin worn as cultural totem sparks uproar — www.timeslive.co.za
- Baboon skin worn as cultural totem sparks uproar — www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za
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Illegal mining surge crime
- R49.3 million in Mpumalanga’s alleged illegal mining loot frozen in Namibia — www.citizen.co.za
- Gold boom fuels rise in illegal mining, costs economy billions — www.businessday.co.za
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Alcaraz wants to miss tennis sport
- I just want to miss the tennis: Alcaraz — www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za
- I just want to miss the tennis: Alcaraz — www.timeslive.co.za
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Apple sues local company over fake iPhones business
- Apple guns for local company accused of trading in fake iPhones — www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za
- Apple guns for local company accused of trading in fake iPhones — www.timeslive.co.za
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Ramaphosa Rain Queen recognition court case politics
- Phala Phala: Judgment reserved in Ramaphosa’s bid to overturn impeachment report — www.iol.co.za
- Ramaphosa says Phala Phala panel denied him a vital legal shield — www.timeslive.co.za
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Rassie Erasmus slams Rennie over scrum tactics sport
- Cheslin Kolbe: Springboks Star Ruled Out of Final Test Against All Blacks in US — briefly.co.za
- Kolbe breaks jaw in thriller against All Blacks — www.thesouthafrican.com
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Casino and gambling app surge business
- No-deposit Extra Gambling enterprise Also offers Better Selling to own mr bet casino 10€ 2026 — applefloors.co.za
- Contrôle marilyn monroe emplacement Casino un peu 2026 : Excellentes Apps Allemagne — applefloors.co.za
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SACAA investigates Airlink Cape Town stunt society
- Springbok player ratings from 29-24 win against All Blacks in third Test — www.citizen.co.za
- Springbok-All Blacks clash faces severe weather threat as residents urged to stay home | The Citizen — www.citizen.co.za
- Springbok-All Blacks clash faces severe weather threat as residents urged to stay home — www.citizen.co.za
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South African inflation and interest rates markets
- Rand Exchange Rates Today – Sunday, 6 September 2026: Dollar, Pound and Euro in Rands — www.ebnewsdaily.co.za
- Rand exchange rates today: USD, GBP, EUR and AUD on 5 September 2026 — www.ebnewsdaily.co.za
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Trump hints at short Iran bombing campaign conflict
- Iran attacks US warships – US destroys three oil tankers — www.tuugo.co.za
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Dambile wins SA podium at Diamond League sport
- Sinesipho Dambile lands SA’s only podium finish of Diamond League finale — www.timeslive.co.za
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SA metro funding and service delivery loans business
- BCM in line for share of R5.6bn loan to fix metros — www.dailydispatch.co.za
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Eskom power cuts loom business
- Eskom schedules 12-hour power outage in Cape Town — www.thesouthafrican.com
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Eastern Cape EMS crisis deepens health
- Eastern Cape weather: Alfred Nzo and OR Tambo brace for a wet, stormy weekend — pondolandtimes.co.za
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Volkswagen job cuts business
- Volkswagen approves plans to cut another 50,000 jobs — www.tuugo.co.za
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Ramaphosa Limpopo cabinet reshuffle politics
- Ramathuba accused of undoing gains with her Limpopo Cabinet reshuffle — www.citizen.co.za
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US and Iran trade oil tanker strikes conflict
- Iran attacks US warships – US destroys three oil tankers — www.tuugo.co.za
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Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz politics
- Iran attacks US warships – US destroys three oil tankers — www.tuugo.co.za
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Apple and OpenAI feud intensifies tech
- Apple’s Ternus has ‘huge shoes to fill’ after Cook’s 2 300% gain — www.moneyweb.co.za
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