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Top stories — 2026-10-19
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South African miners rally business
- Which Kooi Mattress Matches Your Sport? A Guide for South African Athletes — www.citizen.co.za
- Jill Scott cancels South African tour: Here's how fans can get refunds | The Citizen — www.citizen.co.za
- The South African holiday destinations where your money goes furthest — www.thesouthafrican.com
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Orlando Pirates coach Ouaddou updates sport
- Jerry Sikhosana feels sidelined and neglected by Orlando Pirates — www.thesouthafrican.com
- Joseph Makhanya opens up on life after Orlando Pirates exit — mzansinewslive.co.za
- Orlando Pirates news: Ouddaou's big claim, Witbooi latest — www.thesouthafrican.com
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DA Opposes ANC Bid to Contest Elections politics
- All your Local Government Elections questions answered — www.dailymaverick.co.za
- Elections: What the ANC, DA, EFF and MK promise on electricity as load reduction lingers | The Citizen — www.citizen.co.za
- Elections: What the ANC, DA, EFF and MK promise on electricity as load reduction lingers | The Citizen — www.citizen.co.za
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Maresca City financial charges sport
- Man City dealt major blow as Antoine Semenyo ruled out for two months with knee injury | Goal.com South Africa — www.goal.com
- Haaland headache! Maresca demands City response as Guehi warns of Jovic counter-attack threat | Goal.com South Africa — www.goal.com
- Messi Double Powers Inter Miami Past Atlanta as Haaland Fires Man City to Victory | The Herald — theherald.co.za
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Mamelodi Sundowns player news sport
- Cardoso demands more aggression from Sundowns against Wiliete in Caf second leg | Daily Dispatch — dailydispatch.co.za
- Mamelodi Sundowns coach Cardoso assesses Wiliete SC stalemate in CAF Champions League - 'We're not happy with this resul — www.goal.com
- Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso provides Ronwen Williams injury update - 'It was important to keep him safe' | Go — www.goal.com
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Western Cape woman jailed for killing grandchildren crime
- Western Cape welcomes essential services status for child protection - Voice of the Cape — vocfm.co.za
- Western Cape department says N9/N12 upgrades will be completed by June 2028 [PICS] | The Citizen — www.citizen.co.za
- Western Cape department says N9/N12 upgrades will be completed by June 2028 [PICS] | The Citizen — www.citizen.co.za
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Anti-foreigner posts after court ruling society
- Asylum backlash puts anti-foreigner movement back on top as courts reshape election — www.dailymaverick.co.za
- Labour Court upholds ruling against company over unproven workplace intoxication dismissal | Daily Dispatch — dailydispatch.co.za
- 'Nothing to celebrate, Mbaks': ANC has nothing to crow about over court ruling | The Citizen — www.citizen.co.za
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Suliman Carrim court appearance crime
- North West businessman, Suliman Carrim remanded in custody — taungdailynews.com
- Did Suliman Carrim tailor his evidence? Magistrate wants transcripts before bail judgment — www.dailymaverick.co.za
- 'Sick' Suliman Carrim's health issues arise 'every time it suits him' | The Citizen — www.citizen.co.za
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Dolphin vs Warriors clash sport
- Dolphins vs Warriors Predictions - Dolphins backed for victory against the Warriors in Pro20 Cup Pool B Match — www.bets.co.za
- Warriors eye top spot in crucial clash against Dolphins in Durban | The Herald — theherald.co.za
- Warriors eye top spot in crucial clash against Dolphins in Durban | Daily Dispatch — dailydispatch.co.za
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Lotto results and gambling news society
- Daily Lotto results: Monday, 19 October 2026 | The Citizen — www.citizen.co.za
- The Daily Lotto results for Monday, 19 October 2026 — www.thesouthafrican.com
- Daily Lotto results: Monday, 19 October 2026 — mzansinewslive.co.za
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Daily Lotto results for 27 August 2026 society
- Daily Lotto results: Monday, 19 October 2026 | The Citizen — www.citizen.co.za
- The Daily Lotto results for Monday, 19 October 2026 — www.thesouthafrican.com
- Daily Lotto results: Monday, 19 October 2026 — mzansinewslive.co.za
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France Nationwide Riots conflict
- France imposes curfews in parts of Paris, other cities after weekend of riots — www.dailymaverick.co.za
- 24 hours in pictures: France riots, Candice Swanepoel on the Victoria's Secret runway and more | The Citizen — www.citizen.co.za
- France riots: What South Africans there, or heading there soon, need to know — www.thesouthafrican.com
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South African weather storms weather
- Tuesday's weather: Strong coastal and interior winds in KZN | The Citizen — www.citizen.co.za
- Tuesday's weather: Strong coastal and interior winds in KZN | The Citizen — www.citizen.co.za
- Weather: Brace for damaging winds and high fire danger — www.thesouthafrican.com
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Kenya Ebola outbreak health
- Sierra Leone heightens Ebola surveillance after Kenya's confirmed cases — sundayworld.co.za
- Sierra Leone heightens Ebola surveillance after Kenya's confirmed cases — sundayworld.co.za
- Kenya confirms eighth Ebola case as regional outbreak spreads — sundayworld.co.za
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Mbeki denies secret amnesty talks politics
- In case you missed it: Mbeki denies secret amnesty talks | Masemola returns | Swanepoel's 14th Victoria's Secret show | — www.citizen.co.za
- In case you missed it: Mbeki denies secret amnesty talks | Masemola returns | Swanepoel's 14th Victoria's Secret show | — www.citizen.co.za
- ‘Complete fabrication’: Mbeki rejects secret amnesty deal claims | Mail & Guardian — mg.co.za
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Skeem Saam actress assaulted in domestic tiff society
- Melita and I are sharing a beautiful chapter: 'Skeem Saam' star Hellen Motsuki pregnant with second child | The Citizen — www.citizen.co.za
- EXCLUSIVE | Hellen Motsuki on pregnancy, motherhood and her Skeem Saam storyline — sundayworld.co.za
- EXCLUSIVE | Hellen Motsuki on pregnancy, motherhood and her Skeem Saam storyline — sundayworld.co.za
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South African crime and justice crime
- AKA's body scratches and what Anele Tembe's footprints may say about her last moments | The Citizen — www.citizen.co.za
- AKA's body scratches and what Anele Tembe's footprints may say about her last moments | The Citizen — www.citizen.co.za
- Anele Tembe inquest resumes as more witnesses prepare to testify | Mail & Guardian — mg.co.za
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Africa Bitcoin Corporation crisis business
- Explainer: What is Africa Bitcoin Corporation and why did it make the FSCA mad? — www.dailymaverick.co.za
- Shoubair: Amrouta is going through a real crisis with Al Ahly fans, and these are the details | Goal.com South Africa — www.goal.com
- Catastrophic atmosphere of crisis! Nick Woltemade and Juventus have hit rock bottom | Goal.com South Africa — www.goal.com
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South African media and legal disputes society
- Melita and I are sharing a beautiful chapter: 'Skeem Saam' star Hellen Motsuki pregnant with second child | The Citizen — www.citizen.co.za
- EXCLUSIVE | Hellen Motsuki on pregnancy, motherhood and her Skeem Saam storyline — sundayworld.co.za
- EXCLUSIVE | Hellen Motsuki on pregnancy, motherhood and her Skeem Saam storyline — sundayworld.co.za
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South Africa municipal and local government crisis politics
- All your Local Government Elections questions answered — www.dailymaverick.co.za
- Local government elections: HOW to check if you're registered to vote — www.thesouthafrican.com
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Kaizer Chiefs coach changes sport
- Kaizer Chiefs coach Da Cruz's latest strange experiment fails — www.thesouthafrican.com
- Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando Da Cruz must go | Goal.com South Africa — www.goal.com
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Canadian military base explosion and fire conflict
- Strong winds fueled grass fire at Canadian military base that killed four — www.dailymaverick.co.za
- Fire inferno on military base: 19 injured, life-threatening — www.tuugo.co.za
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South Africa sports personnel changes sport
- Kaizer Chiefs legend Doctor Khumalo joins the SAFA inner circle | Goal.com South Africa — www.goal.com
- New job: Kaizer Chiefs legend Doctor Khumalo appointed by SAFA — www.thesouthafrican.com
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Champions League matchday 1 results and drama sport
- Champions League Predictions - 20 October, Round 3 — www.bets.co.za
- CAF Champions League: Second-leg details for Pirates, Sundowns — www.thesouthafrican.com
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Baboons cage debate society
- Oil spill warning for motorists on M3 in Cape Town — www.thesouthafrican.com
- AMABHUNGANE: Analysis — Cape Town ‘gang boss’ Ralph Stanfield’s courtroom showdown looms — www.dailymaverick.co.za
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Man City appeal financial rules ruling sport
- Champions League Predictions - 20 October, Round 3 — www.bets.co.za
- CAF Champions League: Second-leg details for Pirates, Sundowns — www.thesouthafrican.com
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Rubio announces US visa curbs for South Africa politics
- Ramaphosa: Investing in early learning is investing in South Africa’s future — insideeducation.co.za
- South Africa weather today: temperatures and rain outlook for 19 October 2026 — www.ebnewsdaily.co.za
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Real Madrid vs Sevilla refereeing controversy sport
- Surprise: Tebas threatened with dismissal and a three-year suspension after his clash with Real Madrid | Goal.com South — www.goal.com
- Arda Güler in the spotlight! Sevilla FC rage at the referee after defeat at Real Madrid | Goal.com South Africa — www.goal.com
- Real Madrid TV explodes at Sevilla: why didn't you complain about Rodri's elbow! | Goal.com South Africa — www.goal.com
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Gauteng releases 300,000 school placement offers society
- 80% of Gauteng's R500 and R563 roads covered in sinkholes, department says | The Citizen — www.citizen.co.za
- Gauteng transport department raises concerns amidst scholar transporter non-compliance | The Citizen — www.citizen.co.za
- Gauteng transport department raises concerns amidst scholar transporter non-compliance | The Citizen — www.citizen.co.za
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Sundowns shift focus to global glory sport
- Ahead of the European summit: Yamal sends Paris Saint-Germain a warning in a three-word message | Goal.com South Africa — www.goal.com
- 'All the ingredients are in place!' – Vitinha issues exciting prediction ahead of Paris Saint-Germain vs Barcelona | Goa — www.goal.com
- Possession versus space showdown: who holds the edge in the Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona clash? | Goal.com South Af — www.goal.com
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Manchester United struggles sport
- Former Manchester United chief scout on Bafana Bafana star Olwethu Makhanya having his head turned by Premier League int — www.goal.com
- Manchester United, all the broadcast information at a glance: Who shows / broadcasts the Red Devils’ matches live on TV — www.goal.com
- Crisis at Old Trafford! Michael Carrick admits Man Utd situation 'doesn't look great' after worst start in 40 years foll — www.goal.com
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Cristiano Ronaldo Al-Nassr ownership rumors sport
- What about the suspension trick? 38 seconds with Al-Nassr are enough for Ronaldo to recoup the trivial fine | Goal.com S — www.goal.com
- With the participation of a Saudi prince: the start of the giant project for Ronaldo and Roberto Carlos | Goal.com South — www.goal.com
- Cristiano Ronaldo learns final punishment from Portuguese football association: suspension and striking fine | Goal.com — www.goal.com
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Germany Bundesliga match results sport
- Kompany causes a major surprise at Bayern Munich with Sacha Boey | Goal.com South Africa — www.goal.com
- A Kompany favourite is currently out in the cold at Bayern Munich: Will he flee this winter? | Goal.com South Africa — www.goal.com
- A Kompany favourite is currently out in the cold at Bayern Munich: Will a winter escape follow? | Goal.com South Africa — www.goal.com
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Real Madrid vs Tebas dispute sport
- Mourinho's revolution ignites in Madrid: a fiery message before the Clasico | Goal.com South Africa — www.goal.com
- Shortly before the Clasico: Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho prefers watching the Bundesliga to Barca | Goal.com South Af — www.goal.com
- From collapse to confidence: Mourinho's boldness revives Real Madrid and restores the Clasico's shine | Goal.com South A — www.goal.com
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US military execution live stream society
- Galatasaray Istanbul, all the broadcast information at a glance: who is showing / broadcasting Gala’s matches live on TV — www.goal.com
- Arsenal FC, all the broadcast information at a glance: Who is showing the Gunners’ matches live on TV and via live strea — www.goal.com
- Manchester United, all the broadcast information at a glance: Who shows / broadcasts the Red Devils’ matches live on TV — www.goal.com
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Bayern Munich draw with Augsburg sport
- Kompany causes a major surprise at Bayern Munich with Sacha Boey | Goal.com South Africa — www.goal.com
- A Kompany favourite is currently out in the cold at Bayern Munich: Will he flee this winter? | Goal.com South Africa — www.goal.com
- A Kompany favourite is currently out in the cold at Bayern Munich: Will a winter escape follow? | Goal.com South Africa — www.goal.com
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Bronkhorstspruit water crisis society
- Bronkhorstspruit residents warned not to drink tap water as 408 cases of illness reported | The Citizen — www.citizen.co.za
- Bronkhorstspruit residents warned not to drink tap water as 408 cases of illness reported | The Citizen — www.citizen.co.za
- Metro investigates Bronkhorstspruit diarrhoea outbreak as DA signals legal action over water safety — www.citizen.co.za
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Netherlands women's World Cup win sport
- Derksen was stunned during FC Groningen v Ajax: ‘He can’t play at all’ | Goal.com South Africa — www.goal.com
- How to get FIFA Under-17 World Cup 2026 tickets: Dates, schedule, ticket prices, Qatar venue information and more | Goal — www.goal.com
- Barcelona monitoring the fine form of their former player in the Netherlands | Goal.com South Africa — www.goal.com
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Sharks rest Springboks for tour sport
- Four Springboks in doubt for the end-of-year tour — www.thesouthafrican.com
- Stormers lure Sharks lock back to the Cape — www.thesouthafrican.com
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African Bank CFO resigns business
- Nedbank seals landmark takeover of a major East African bank — sundayworld.co.za
- Nedbank seals landmark takeover of a major East African bank — sundayworld.co.za
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Kaizer Chiefs lose to Red Arrows sport
- Kaizer Chiefs’ worrying CAF away record as Da Cruz makes excuses — www.thesouthafrican.com
- Former Kaizer Chiefs stars Musona and Billiat shine in CAF Champions League — www.thesouthafrican.com
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Leopards Return to West Coast science
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Kaizer Chiefs injuries and squad news sport
- Kaizer Chiefs’ worrying CAF away record as Da Cruz makes excuses — www.thesouthafrican.com
- Former Kaizer Chiefs stars Musona and Billiat shine in CAF Champions League — www.thesouthafrican.com
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Volvo drops EX90 price and partners with NVIDIA tech
- Volvo and NVIDIA deepen partnership to develop self-driving cars — sundayworld.co.za
- Volvo and NVIDIA deepen partnership to develop self-driving cars — sundayworld.co.za
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Zimbabwean man gets life terms crime
- Man sentenced to three life terms for brutal attack on toddler | The Citizen — www.citizen.co.za
- Man sentenced to three life terms for brutal attack on toddler | The Citizen — www.citizen.co.za
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South African education and student protests society
- Stellenbosch University's Huis Marais sorry after male students' streaking incident — www.thesouthafrican.com
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South Africa public holiday declared for November elections politics
- IEC promises glitch-free 2026 local government elections — www.thesouthafrican.com
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Zille fined by JMPD for M1 event politics
- Julius Malema takes swipe at Helen Zille over 'Gusheshe' spinning — www.thesouthafrican.com
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ANC Chikane excluded from mayoral list politics
- ANC abandons plan to name mayoral candidates amid fears of supporter backlash — www.dailymaverick.co.za
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Nelson Mandela Bay UIFWE write-off politics
- ANC dragged to court over R40m debt as creditor targets IEC funding — www.citizen.co.za
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SAPS political killings data dispute politics
- Political killings hit a new high before the 4 November elections. Here's what's being done to stop them — www.thesouthafrican.com
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Ramaphosa declares public holiday for local elections politics
- IEC promises glitch-free 2026 local government elections — www.thesouthafrican.com
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Kruger National Park tourism updates society
- Former Kruger Park ranger gets 10 years in prison for rhino poaching — www.thesouthafrican.com
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Lula UN address and Brazilian election politics
- Brazil’s Bolsonaro, Lula spar in first debate as personal attacks fly — www.dailymaverick.co.za
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SA severe weather warnings weather
- Severe thunderstorm warning upgraded to Yellow Level 4 in KZN — www.thesouthafrican.com
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South Africa immigration debate society
- Dantjie takes service delivery drive to Tlokweng — taungdailynews.com
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Paris protests impact society
- France considers curfews as cost-of-living protests turn violent | The Citizen — www.citizen.co.za
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South African Football Carling Knockout sport
- Kaizer Chiefs rumours: Maboe, Leaner bust-up, Da Cruz's failed experiment — www.thesouthafrican.com
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US job growth data markets
- Grade C Security Officer Jobs 2026 – SVA Holdings Hiring Guards — www.jobswithdamian.co.za
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Elon Musk unveils Tesla flying car tech
- Elon Musk to give SpaceX share to 'every kid in America' - not South Africa — www.thesouthafrican.com
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PowerBall Jackpot No Winner society
- PowerBall jackpot resets after R112 million win — www.thesouthafrican.com
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Thailand cuts visa-free stay for South Africans society
- Ramaphosa: Investing in early learning is investing in South Africa’s future — insideeducation.co.za
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Trump dismisses AI fears and Supreme Court ruling tech
- US Supreme Court to review 1868 federal ban on home distilling of liquor — www.dailymaverick.co.za
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Durban taxi price hikes business
- November fuel price: Major shift in latest forecast — www.thesouthafrican.com
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Hawks arrest man after Rondebosch brothel trafficking operation crime
- Hawks rescue three Peruvian women in Gqeberha trafficking probe — www.thesouthafrican.com
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