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Top stories — 2026-09-06
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Kaizer Chiefs vs Siwelele match predictions sport
- Siwelele FC signed Tebogo Potsane from Kaizer Chiefs — www.thamisoccer.co.za
- Fernando da Cruz Voices His Concerns Despite Kaizer Chiefs’ Win Over Siwelele — briefly.co.za
- Kaizer Chiefs consolidate third spot with 3-2 win over Siwelele - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, bus — www.sabcnews.com
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Mamelodi Sundowns top PSL table sport
- Bafana Bafana Star Leaves Mamelodi Sundowns to Join PSL Rivals for Rest of Season — briefly.co.za
- Sundowns beat Arrows to strengthen grip at the top — pondolandtimes.co.za
- Sundowns edge Arrows 2-1 to go top of the log - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport cover — www.sabcnews.com
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Springboks v All Blacks in Cape Town sport
- Springboks vs All Blacks Ticket Prices Spark Outrage Among South African Rugby Fans at FNB Stadium — briefly.co.za
- "A Proper Initiation": UK Woman Blown Away by Her First Springboks Game at FNB Stadium in Soweto — briefly.co.za
- "Love My Country": South Africans Storm Pitch at Springboks vs All Blacks Match — briefly.co.za
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Gauteng special school placement pressure society
- Gauteng faces school capacity crunch as applications pour in for 2027 — www.businessday.co.za
- Gauteng faces school capacity crunch as applications pour in for 2027 — www.timeslive.co.za
- DENOSA gives Gauteng Health one month to address critical shortages - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, — www.sabcnews.com
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Arsenal beats Chelsea in thrilling comeback sport
- Former Chelsea star Joe Cole criticises the club for selling 'world-class' Kai Havertz to London rivals Arsenal | Goal.c — www.goal.com
- 'All over the place' - Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher deliver verdicts after Arsenal beat Xabi Alonso's Chelsea | Goal — www.goal.com
- 'It's always nice' - Havertz reacts to Arsenal victory over Chelsea and makes bold claim about Odegaard form | Goal.com — www.goal.com
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Dlamini-Zuma files affidavit against Mbalula politics
- ‘It belongs to God’: Mbalula says the ANC will never die, as his livestock donation sparks controversy — www.citizen.co.za
- 'It belongs to God': Mbalula says the ANC will never die, as his livestock donation sparks controversy | The Citizen — www.citizen.co.za
- ANC chaos: Chikane, Lungisa and Mafu left off election lists — www.sowetan.co.za
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Ramaphosa honours 12 fallen SAPS officers politics
- Dawn Thandeka King Holds Back Tears at King Mzilikazi Day Commemoration in Zimbabwe — briefly.co.za
- Ramaphosa Sends Stern Message to Police Killers As SAPS Deaths Drop to 12 in 2025/26 — briefly.co.za
- SAPS commemoration day means a lot to slain officers' families - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, busi — www.sabcnews.com
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Malema proposes doubling pensioners' grants politics
- CRISIS OF CARE: Sassa’s R2,400 Care Dependency Grant leaves parents of children with disabilities stretched thin — www.dailymaverick.co.za
- In case you missed it: ANC ‘belongs to God’ | Apple takes Joburg company to court | Malema slams social grant amounts — www.citizen.co.za
- In case you missed it: ANC 'belongs to God' | Apple takes Joburg company to court | Malema slams social grant amounts | — www.citizen.co.za
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Volcanic eruptions disrupt flights in Jakarta and Indonesia weather
- Indonesia shuts airports, some schools as Anak Krakatau volcano erupts — www.businessday.co.za
- Indonesia shuts airports, some schools as Anak Krakatau volcano erupts — www.timeslive.co.za
- Volcanic ash suspends Jakarta flights after Anak Krakatau eruption — www.ebnewsdaily.co.za
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US Open upsets dim American hopes sport
- Zheng stuns Keys as US Open upsets dim American hopes — www.dailydispatch.co.za
- Zheng stuns Keys as US Open upsets dim American hopes — www.theherald.co.za
- Zverev eases into last 16, Gauff through but US Open turns sour for home hopes — www.businessday.co.za
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South Africa weather: severe thunderstorms warning weather
- Mykhailo Mudryk breaks silence after making long-awaited Tottenham debut as Roberto De Zerbi issues fitness warning | Go — www.goal.com
- Gauteng under orange level 5 warning as thunderstorms, flooding and hail expected — www.sowetan.co.za
- Mangaung issues Level 4 warning for severe thunderstorms — www.ebnewsdaily.co.za
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Ramaphosa on police killings politics
- Ramaphosa Sends Stern Message to Police Killers As SAPS Deaths Drop to 12 in 2025/26 — briefly.co.za
- Ramaphosa characterises police killings as assault on State itself - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, — www.sabcnews.com
- Ramaphosa urges police integrity amid Madlanga Commission scrutiny - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, — www.sabcnews.com
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Julius Malema with arrested cousin Mpho gets South Africa talking society
- Don’t forget: Free access to South Africa’s national parks begins tomorrow — www.thesouthafrican.com
- Julius Malema calls on voters to remove ANC from power — www.thesouthafrican.com
- ‘Police killings threaten South Africa’s stability,’ Ramaphosa warns — www.citizen.co.za
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Mbalula faces resignation over ANC candidate crisis politics
- LOCAL ELECTIONS 2026: Bosa’s Joburg mayoral candidate details plan to revive crumbling city — www.dailymaverick.co.za
- Mbalula faces calls to quit over ANC candidate crisis — africadaily.co.za
- Mbalula under fire as ANC candidate list blunder sparks internal backlash | The Citizen — www.citizen.co.za
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Everton draw with Manchester United sport
- Everton Produce Dramatic Late Fightback to Deny Manchester United — news365.co.za
- Michael Carrick reacts to Manchester United's 2-2 Premier League draw against Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium as Ainsl — www.goal.com
- Maitland-Niles rescues Everton with stunning last-kick equaliser against Man U — www.businessday.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
- The Daily Lotto results for Sunday, 6 September 2026 — www.thesouthafrican.com
- Daily Lotto Results for 6 September 2026: Winning Numbers [Waiting for a Live Draw] — www.ebnewsdaily.co.za
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South African miners rally business
- South African Internships Closing Soon: Apply by September 11, 2026 — theinfoportal.com
- Egypt opens market to South African red-meat exports after veterinary talks — www.ebnewsdaily.co.za
- 11 South African Actors Who Reportedly Perform Their Own Stunts Without Doubles — briefly.co.za
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Orlando Pirates set record sport
- Mohau Nkota: Why Bafana Bafana Star’s Return to Orlando Pirates is Better for His Career — briefly.co.za
- Sundowns take full advantage of Orlando Pirates’ league absence — www.thesouthafrican.com
- CAF Champions League: Orlando Pirates fail to beat ‘truck drivers and police officers’ — www.thesouthafrican.com
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Orlando Pirates CAF Champions League push sport
- Sundowns take full advantage of Orlando Pirates’ league absence — www.thesouthafrican.com
- CAF Champions League: Orlando Pirates fail to beat ‘truck drivers and police officers’ — www.thesouthafrican.com
- CAF Champions League: Musona dropped after ‘disrespecting’ coaches — www.thesouthafrican.com
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Bruno Fernandes hat-trick leads Man Utd to 5-2 win sport
- Everton Produce Dramatic Late Fightback to Deny Manchester United — news365.co.za
- Michael Carrick reacts to Manchester United's 2-2 Premier League draw against Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium as Ainsl — www.goal.com
- Maitland-Niles screamer earns Everton 2-2 draw with Man United — www.timeslive.co.za
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Ramaphosa defends ANC election candidate lists politics
- LOCAL ELECTIONS 2026: Bosa’s Joburg mayoral candidate details plan to revive crumbling city — www.dailymaverick.co.za
- Mbalula faces calls to quit over ANC candidate crisis — africadaily.co.za
- Mbalula under fire as ANC candidate list blunder sparks internal backlash | The Citizen — www.citizen.co.za
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Malema demands social grant increase politics
- In case you missed it: ANC ‘belongs to God’ | Apple takes Joburg company to court | Malema slams social grant amounts — www.citizen.co.za
- In case you missed it: ANC 'belongs to God' | Apple takes Joburg company to court | Malema slams social grant amounts | — www.citizen.co.za
- EFF president wants social grants to start at R4 500, promises allowance for unemployed graduates — www.citizen.co.za
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South Africa Currie Cup semis sport
- Griquas crush Lions 52-12 to storm into Currie Cup final - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, — www.sabcnews.com
- The 2026 Carling Currie Cup Bulletin #26 — www.ebnewsdaily.co.za
- Currie Cup result: Plucky Pumas set up title clash with champs — www.citizen.co.za
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Springboks beat All Blacks in FNB Stadium thriller sport
- All Blacks lose three players for final Springboks Test in Baltimore — www.ebnewsdaily.co.za
- ‘We can get better,’ says Kolisi after Boks take 2-1 lead in series against All Blacks — www.citizen.co.za
- Ethan Hooker: Bok scrum, kicking game won them the match against the All Blacks — www.citizen.co.za
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Sundowns and Chiefs face crucial league tests sport
- Official: Sundowns announce former Pirates star as fifth signing — www.thesouthafrican.com
- Golden Arrows host Sundowns in Sunday Premiership fixture — www.ebnewsdaily.co.za
- Sundowns, Chiefs face crucial Sunday tests in pursuit of Pirates — africadaily.co.za
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AfD wins historic victory in German state election politics
- Far-right AfD posts historic German state election win, exit polls show — www.timeslive.co.za
- Far-right AfD posts historic German state election win, exit polls show — www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za
- German region election could bring far-right state government to power — www.timeslive.co.za
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Antonelli wins Italian Grand Prix sport
- Antonelli comes from behind to win Italian Grand Prix — www.businessday.co.za
- Championship leader Antonelli wins Italian Grand Prix — www.citizen.co.za
- Antonelli wins home Italian Grand Prix from back of the grid — www.timeslive.co.za
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Proteas win T20 tri-series sport
- SA clinch T20 Tri-Series title with victory over Zimbabwe - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, — www.sabcnews.com
- South Africa beat Zimbabwe by 48 runs to lift Tri-Series trophy — www.timeslive.co.za
- Proteas crush Zimbabwe to win T20 tri-series in Namibia — www.citizen.co.za
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Nepali woman found alive society
- Nepali woman found alive days after family began mourning rites — www.timeslive.co.za
- Nepali woman found alive days after family began mourning rites — www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za
- Nepali woman found alive days after family began mourning rites - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, bus — www.sabcnews.com
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Dambile wins SA podium at Diamond League sport
- Dambile lands SA’s only podium finish at Diamond League finale — www.dailydispatch.co.za
- Dambile lands SA’s only podium finish at Diamond League finale — www.theherald.co.za
- Dambile secures SA’s only podium finish at Diamond League finals - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, bu — www.sabcnews.com
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Putin says Russia is winning and will not negotiate conflict
- Leipzig drone incident: Lavrov calls allegations “real war” — www.tuugo.co.za
- Germany plans anti-sabotage shield after airport drone attack, Bild reports — www.sowetan.co.za
- Putin Holds Three-Hour Meeting With US Ukraine Negotiators in Moscow – Kremlin describes talks as “substantive” and “ext — tdpelmedia.com
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Boks veteran Deon Fourie in tears at anthem sport
- All Blacks lose three players for final Springboks Test in Baltimore — www.ebnewsdaily.co.za
- ‘We can get better,’ says Kolisi after Boks take 2-1 lead in series against All Blacks — www.citizen.co.za
- Deon Fourie: Springboks Veteran in Tears During Performance of SA’s National Anthem vs All Blacks — briefly.co.za
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Premier League clubs smash transfer spending record sport
- Arsenal Fight Back to Beat Chelsea 2-1 in Premier League Thriller — news365.co.za
- Premier Soccer League compared to Europe's biggest leagues - 'The only missing component is...' | Goal.com South Africa — www.goal.com
- Tridents vs Kings Caribbean Premier League Predictions - Seifert to score big against struggling Tridents — www.bets.co.za
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Meta signs landmark online safety deal tech
- Online slots the real deal money are recommended due to their has and you will enjoyable gameplay — applefloors.co.za
- A flurry of goals eases Barcelona's regret over the Álvarez deal | Goal.com South Africa — www.goal.com
- Deal imminent: Al-Ittihad closes in on sealing a sensational signing | Goal.com South Africa — www.goal.com
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Hawks seize explosives in Nelspruit operation crime
- Hawks arrest two men after explosives found at Mpumalanga lodge — www.ebnewsdaily.co.za
- Two men arrested for possession of explosives in Mpumalanga — www.ebnewsdaily.co.za
- Hawks seize R130,000 worth of explosives, arrest two in Nelspruit operation | The Citizen — www.citizen.co.za
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ATM bombings arrests in Mpumalanga crime
- Two men arrested for possession of explosives in Mpumalanga — www.ebnewsdaily.co.za
- Cold case breakthrough: Three arrested in Mpumalanga ATM bombings — sundayworld.co.za
- Cold case breakthrough: Three arrested in Mpumalanga ATM bombings — sundayworld.co.za
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Sydney FC signs Manchester United prospect James Overy sport
- Everton Produce Dramatic Late Fightback to Deny Manchester United — news365.co.za
- Michael Carrick reacts to Manchester United's 2-2 Premier League draw against Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium as Ainsl — www.goal.com
- Bloodshed: horror injury for Maguire in Manchester United's clash with Everton | Goal.com South Africa — www.goal.com
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US and Iran trade oil tanker strikes conflict
- US, Iran trade oil tanker strikes as Hormuz confrontation escalates — sundayworld.co.za
- Iran retaliates after US strikes oil tankers — www.iol.co.za
- US, Iran trade oil tanker strikes as Hormuz confrontation escalates — sundayworld.co.za
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Kaizer Chiefs injury update: Mayo's return date revealed sport
- Springboks vs All Blacks Ticket Prices Spark Outrage Among South African Rugby Fans at FNB Stadium — briefly.co.za
- "A Proper Initiation": UK Woman Blown Away by Her First Springboks Game at FNB Stadium in Soweto — briefly.co.za
- ‘Epic and intense’: Rassie thrilled to win third Test at FNB Stadium — www.citizen.co.za
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South Africa weather alert for heavy rain and wind weather
- Joburg EMS urges caution as heavy rain leaves roads wet and slippery — www.ebnewsdaily.co.za
- You've been warned: Severe weather and heavy rains raise flood risks across Gauteng | The Citizen — www.citizen.co.za
- You’ve been warned: Severe weather and heavy rains raise flood risks across Gauteng — www.citizen.co.za
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DJ Black Coffee Maserati legal battle society
- Maserati Fights Black Coffee’s R7M Judgment in Urgent Johannesburg Court Bid — briefly.co.za
- Maserati speeds to block Black Coffee from attaching assets — africadaily.co.za
- Maserati speeds to block Black Coffee from attaching assets — africadaily.co.za
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Germany plans anti-sabotage shield politics
- Germany plans anti-sabotage shield after airport drone attack, Bild reports — www.sowetan.co.za
- Germany plans anti-sabotage shield after airport drone attack, Bild reports — www.timeslive.co.za
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Russia strikes Kyiv region for sixth day conflict
- US envoys arrive in Kyiv in renewed push to end Russia-Ukraine war — www.timeslive.co.za
- Russian Strikes Kill Four in Dnipro Region as Ukraine Reports Attacks on Airports — tdpelmedia.com
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Russian strikes in Dnipro conflict
- US envoys arrive in Kyiv in renewed push to end Russia-Ukraine war — www.timeslive.co.za
- Russian Strikes Kill Four in Dnipro Region as Ukraine Reports Attacks on Airports — tdpelmedia.com
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Dangote Refinery IPO nod business
- Dangote Refinery gets Nigeria regulator’s nod for $1.6bn IPO — www.businessday.co.za
- Dangote Refinery gets Nigeria regulator’s nod for $1.6bn IPO — www.timeslive.co.za
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SA severe weather warnings weather
- WEATHER: Severe thunderstorms to hit FIVE provinces — www.thesouthafrican.com
- Today’s Weather [WATCH]: Warning for Severe Thunderstorms, rain and thundershowers across most provinces – 6 September — www.saffarazzi.com
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Romanda Hombir wins Miss World culture
- ‘Dream come true’: Romanda Hombir on Miss World Africa title — www.thesouthafrican.com
- “We’re a Chosen Country”: Romanda Hombir Wins Miss World Africa 2026 at 73rd Miss World Finale — briefly.co.za
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Gauteng severe weather warnings weather
- Gauteng under orange level 5 warning as thunderstorms, flooding and hail expected — www.sowetan.co.za
- Orange level 6 warning as severe thunderstorms, flooding and hail expected — www.timeslive.co.za
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Casino and gambling app surge business
- Totally free £5 Casino viking slots Bonuskoder No-deposit Casino Incentives inside British August 2026 — applefloors.co.za
- Best Cellular Gambling enterprises 2026 Greatest couch potato Casinospill On-line casino Apps in the usa — applefloors.co.za
- Fish Team Position Plunge for the Digital Tech’s fairytale legends hansel gretel Casino Under water Gambling enterprise! — applefloors.co.za
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Trump hints at short Iran bombing campaign conflict
- US, Iran trade oil tanker strikes as Hormuz confrontation escalates — sundayworld.co.za
- US, Iran trade oil tanker strikes as Hormuz confrontation escalates — sundayworld.co.za
- US, Iran trade oil tanker strikes as Hormuz confrontation escalates — sundayworld.co.za
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Iran and US trade tanker attacks conflict
- US, Iran trade oil tanker strikes as Hormuz confrontation escalates — sundayworld.co.za
- US, Iran trade oil tanker strikes as Hormuz confrontation escalates — sundayworld.co.za
- US, Iran trade oil tanker strikes as Hormuz confrontation escalates — sundayworld.co.za
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Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz politics
- US, Iran trade oil tanker strikes as Hormuz confrontation escalates — sundayworld.co.za
- US, Iran trade oil tanker strikes as Hormuz confrontation escalates — sundayworld.co.za
- US, Iran trade oil tanker strikes as Hormuz confrontation escalates — sundayworld.co.za
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Mamelodi Sundowns transfer target sport
- Golden Arrows 1-2 Mamelodi Sundowns: 'Good to see Ronwen Williams gain momentum; Downs is ahead of all PSL teams in term — www.goal.com
- Sekhukhune United coach denies Bright Ndlovu's absence due to looming Mamelodi Sundowns transfer - 'Unless you know some — www.goal.com
- Golden Arrows vs Mamelodi Sundowns preview: How to watch, kick-off, venue, squad news, current form and prediction | Goa — www.goal.com
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Real Madrid defeated by Real Betis sport
- Enzo Fernández has found with Maresca what Real Madrid denied him | Goal.com South Africa — www.goal.com
- A Spanish pundit erupts: VAR officials are lying in wait for Real Madrid's goals | Goal.com South Africa — www.goal.com
- To avoid a setback: Mourinho deals with utmost caution with the Real Madrid star | Goal.com South Africa — www.goal.com
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OpenAI’s Agents found a Wiki nobody watched tech
- OpenAI acknowledges 'wiki incident', calls for AI transparency — sundayworld.co.za
- OpenAI acknowledges 'wiki incident', calls for AI transparency — sundayworld.co.za
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Ebola tracking in DRC health
- Tanzania delivers 52 tons of medical aid to DRC for Ebola fight — sundayworld.co.za
- Tanzania delivers 52 tons of medical aid to DRC for Ebola fight — sundayworld.co.za
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Iran-Oman Hormuz talks markets
- US, Iran trade oil tanker strikes as Hormuz confrontation escalates — sundayworld.co.za
- US, Iran trade oil tanker strikes as Hormuz confrontation escalates — sundayworld.co.za
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Pitso Mosimane names Bafana Bafana squad sport
- Pitso’s back — and he’s already shaking up Bafana — sundayworld.co.za
- A new Bafana Bafana era begins under charismatic Pitso Mosimane — sundayworld.co.za
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KwaZulu-Natal councillor murdered crime
- Parties step up KwaZulu-Natal campaigns ahead of local elections — www.ebnewsdaily.co.za
- King Misuzulu says he was excluded from KwaZulu-Natal SADC summit — www.ebnewsdaily.co.za
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Nelson Mandela Bay UIFWE write-off politics
- Foot-and-mouth disease spreads in Nelson Mandela Bay, raising fears for local dairy industry — www.dailymaverick.co.za
- UNCOOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE: Nelson Mandela Bay residents confused and frustrated by electricity rebate glitches — www.dailymaverick.co.za
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South African inflation and interest rates markets
- Rand Exchange Rates Today – Monday, 7 September 2026: Dollar, Pound and Euro in Rands — www.ebnewsdaily.co.za
- Rand exchange rates today: USD, GBP, EUR and AUD on 6 September 2026 — www.ebnewsdaily.co.za
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South Africa food prices and hunger paradox society
- Compcom threatens action as food, data and utility prices hit record highs — sundayworld.co.za
- Compcom threatens action as food, data and utility prices hit record highs — sundayworld.co.za
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Nelson Mandela Bay service delivery collapse society
- Foot-and-mouth disease spreads in Nelson Mandela Bay, raising fears for local dairy industry — www.dailymaverick.co.za
- UNCOOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE: Nelson Mandela Bay residents confused and frustrated by electricity rebate glitches — www.dailymaverick.co.za
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South Africa women's rugby tour to Brazil sport
- Proteas crush Zimbabwe to win T20 tri-series in Namibia — www.citizen.co.za
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Oil gains on Iran escalation risks markets
- Iran retaliates after US strikes oil tankers — www.iol.co.za
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Apple sues local company over fake iPhones business
- Apple takes Johannesburg company to court over fake iPhones — www.citizen.co.za
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China mining cooperation and global south dynamics politics
- BMA to present South Africa’s digital border plans at China forum — www.ebnewsdaily.co.za
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Balobedu throne battle heard in High Court society
- Expelled MK Party MPs challenge Zuma’s powers in the high court — sundayworld.co.za
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Shein Hong Kong IPO debut and market reaction business
- Shein’s debut shows the cost of IPO missing its growth peak — www.moneyweb.co.za
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Trump rolls back fuel standards politics
- Underrated Suzuki XL6 shines with its space and fuel economy — www.citizen.co.za
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Sardine stocks disease spreads science
- El Niño and disease threaten West Africa’s cocoa harvest again — www.moneyweb.co.za
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James Mohajane triple murder suspect crime
- Row erupts as North West party picks face court threat — sundayworld.co.za
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South Africa zero-alcohol driving law society
- Zero alcohol laws need more than political resolve — sundayworld.co.za
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SADC Summit and SA Chairship politics
- King Misuzulu says he was excluded from KwaZulu-Natal SADC summit — www.ebnewsdaily.co.za
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Slade Thomas found safe after reward society
- Have you seen him? R50k reward for missing Durban pilot — www.thesouthafrican.com
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Proteas beat Zimbabwe in T20 sport
- Proteas crush Zimbabwe to win T20 tri-series in Namibia — www.citizen.co.za
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