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Top stories — 2026-10-20
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Cristiano Ronaldo Al-Nassr ownership rumors sport
- Cristiano Ronaldo fires penalty wide and misses an open goal, but still wins with Al-Nassr | Goal.com South Africa — www.goal.com
- Video: Felix's rocket rescues Al-Nassr from the Neom trap on a night when Ronaldo faded | Goal.com South Africa — www.goal.com
- Erik ten Hag Hits Back at Cristiano Ronaldo Over Betrayal Claims as Former Man United Boss Alleges Fitness Failures — tdpelmedia.com
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Orlando Pirates coach Ouaddou updates sport
- Orlando Pirates fixture info: African Stars, Kaizer Chiefs next — www.thesouthafrican.com
- Orlando Pirates coach linked with PSL coaching job — www.thesouthafrican.com
- Kaizer Chiefs hand Amajita rising star DDC contract — www.thesouthafrican.com
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Julius Mkhwanazi and Cat Matlala Remain in Custody politics
- ‘Dangerous pattern’: Shadrack Sibiya denied bail over threats and wiped cellphone — www.dailymaverick.co.za
- 'We will always be ready': NPA vows to oppose any appeal by Shadrack Sibiya after bail denial | The Citizen — www.citizen.co.za
- 'We will always be ready': NPA vows to oppose any appeal by Shadrack Sibiya after bail denial | The Citizen — www.citizen.co.za
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Proteas rain-hit Test against Australia sport
- 'We've given ourselves a chance': Proteas in the driving seat in second Test against Australia | The Citizen — www.citizen.co.za
- Rain clears, pressure builds: Proteas must score big on day 3 — www.thesouthafrican.com
- Ashwell Prince backs Proteas batting after tough, rain-hit day against Australia | Daily Dispatch — dailydispatch.co.za
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Coega Steels rolling mill launch business
- Coega Steels launches R500m low-emission rolling mill, creating 600 jobs — www.dailymaverick.co.za
- Coega Steels launches R360m rolling mill in Nelson Mandela Bay | The Herald — theherald.co.za
- Coega Steels launches R360m rolling mill in Nelson Mandela Bay | Daily Dispatch — dailydispatch.co.za
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Premier League clubs smash transfer spending record sport
- English Premier League - Round 8 Odds — www.bets.co.za
- English Premier League Fixtures & Schedule - Round 8 — www.bets.co.za
- Mofokeng €15 million transfer update: French and German clubs — www.thesouthafrican.com
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Leopards Return to West Coast science
- Amid speculation of a return to Saudi Arabia: Newcastle fans put Yaisle in an awkward position | Goal.com South Africa — www.goal.com
- Jasper Cillessen makes surprise return and suddenly signs for Eredivisie club | Goal.com South Africa — www.goal.com
- Yamal reveals the secret of the only photo and announces his desire to return to this place | Goal.com South Africa — www.goal.com
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South Africa crime and justice updates crime
- In case you missed it: Sibiya denied bail | No money to attend job interviews | 'Married at First Sight: Uncut' air date — www.citizen.co.za
- In case you missed it: Sibiya denied bail | No money to attend job interviews | 'Married at First Sight: Uncut' air date — www.citizen.co.za
- Anele Tembe inquest: Cocaine, alcohol found in her system as AKA's father questions 'puzzle' | The Citizen — www.citizen.co.za
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DA Opposes ANC Bid to Contest Elections politics
- Political Analyst criticises McKenzie’s media boycott ahead of Local Government Elections - Voice of the Cape — vocfm.co.za
- Ramaphosa Plans Silicon Valley AI Delegation After Local Elections - iAfrica.com — iafrica.com
- East residents reflect on municipal promises ahead of 2026 local elections — www.citizen.co.za
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Shark attacks close Durban beaches society
- Shark kills woman swimming off Eastern Cape's Orient Beach — sundayworld.co.za
- Shark kills woman swimming off Eastern Cape's Orient Beach — sundayworld.co.za
- BREAKING | Woman killed by shark at Orient Beach | Daily Dispatch — dailydispatch.co.za
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Daily Lotto results for 27 August 2026 society
- Daily Lotto results: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 | The Citizen — www.citizen.co.za
- The Daily Lotto results for Tuesday, 20 October 2026 — www.thesouthafrican.com
- Daily Lotto results: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 — mzansinewslive.co.za
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Lotto results and gambling news society
- Daily Lotto results: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 | The Citizen — www.citizen.co.za
- The Daily Lotto results for Tuesday, 20 October 2026 — www.thesouthafrican.com
- Daily Lotto results: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 — mzansinewslive.co.za
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Sundowns new signings sport
- Sundowns finally sign Amajita captain Lazola Maku — mzansinewslive.co.za
- Sundowns officially announce Maku signing | The Citizen — www.citizen.co.za
- OFFICIAL: Sundowns announce another new signing — www.thesouthafrican.com
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South Africa cricket victory over New Zealand sport
- Bavuma's heroic 179 and Jansen's blitz spearhead stunning South Africa fightback | The Herald — theherald.co.za
- Bavuma's heroic 179 and Jansen's blitz spearhead stunning South Africa fightback | Daily Dispatch — dailydispatch.co.za
- Bavuma, Jansen and Harmer – St George’s Park’s Three Musketeers — mynmb.co.za
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Zuma swaps eThekwini mayoral candidate politics
- Johannesburg is a ‘gangster’s paradise’ run by untouchables, says Al Jama-ah mayoral candidate | Mail & Guardian — mg.co.za
- DA mayoral candidate Kotana vows to revive Port St Johns | The Herald — theherald.co.za
- DA mayoral candidate Kotana vows to revive Port St Johns | Daily Dispatch — dailydispatch.co.za
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Nelson Mandela statue controversy culture
- Coega Steels launches R360m rolling mill in Nelson Mandela Bay | The Herald — theherald.co.za
- Coega Steels launches R360m rolling mill in Nelson Mandela Bay | Daily Dispatch — dailydispatch.co.za
- US Ambassador’s Visit to Nelson Mandela Bay — mynmb.co.za
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PowerBall lottery results for 22 September 2026 society
- PowerBall and PowerBall Xtra results: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 [WATCH] | The Citizen — www.citizen.co.za
- The PowerBall and PowerBall XTRA results for Tuesday, 20 October 2026 — www.thesouthafrican.com
- PowerBall and PowerBall XTRA results: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 — mzansinewslive.co.za
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Barcelona player injury and transfer speculation sport
- FT: Man City 2–4 PSG | 14/10/2026 | UEFA Champions League — www.ebnewsdaily.co.za
- Barcelona player ratings vs Paris Saint-Germain: Lamine Yamal shines but defensive lapses cost Hansi Flick in six-goal t — www.goal.com
- FT: PSG 4–2 Barcelona | 20/10/2026 | UEFA Champions League — www.ebnewsdaily.co.za
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Real Madrid vs Sevilla refereeing controversy sport
- FT: AS Roma 3–4 Real Madrid | 14/10/2026 | UEFA Champions League — www.ebnewsdaily.co.za
- Fiery statement: Sevilla threatens legal escalation against La Liga after the Real Madrid match crisis | Goal.com South — www.goal.com
- Scathing criticism: "the little Rodri" emerges in the Premier League as Real Madrid struggle before the Clasico | Goal.c — www.goal.com
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Manchester United struggles sport
- Leeds United Fan Caught on Camera Hurling Abuse at 84-Year-Old Sir Alex Ferguson During Manchester United Clash — tdpelmedia.com
- Fabregas: “Manchester United in crisis? A big lie. Jesus Rodriguez faces a long spell out, Chalobah is out for two weeks — www.goal.com
- Manchester United injury update - Six key players absent from training before Como Champions League fixture | Goal.com S — www.goal.com
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Ollie Watkins moves to Al-Hilal for £51m sport
- Galatasaray vs Aston Villa: Match Preview | 24 November 2026 — www.ebnewsdaily.co.za
- Barcelona vs Aston Villa: Match Preview | 3 November 2026 — www.ebnewsdaily.co.za
- FT: Aston Villa 6–0 Fenerbahce | 14/10/2026 | UEFA Champions League — www.ebnewsdaily.co.za
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Ronaldo suspended by Portugal sport
- Video: Al-Hilal legend says Ronaldo is suffering psychologically because of Portugal crisis | Goal.com South Africa — www.goal.com
- Cristiano Ronaldo humiliates Portugal! | Goal.com South Africa — www.goal.com
- 'He let the team down' - Erik ten Hag launches scathing attack on 'exhausted' Cristiano Ronaldo and reveals how Portugal — www.goal.com
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South African miners rally business
- South African-Founded Healthleap Raises $38m for AI That Flags At-Risk Hospital Patients - iAfrica.com — iafrica.com
- Mustek’s Business AI Pivots to Executive Training After South African Market Proves ‘Earlier on Its Maturity Curve’ - iA — iafrica.com
- Watch: South African Guide-Dogs Association supports hundreds towards independent living — www.citizen.co.za
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Cristiano Ronaldo suspension and return sport
- Video: Al-Hilal legend says Ronaldo is suffering psychologically because of Portugal crisis | Goal.com South Africa — www.goal.com
- Cristiano Ronaldo humiliates Portugal! | Goal.com South Africa — www.goal.com
- 'He let the team down' - Erik ten Hag launches scathing attack on 'exhausted' Cristiano Ronaldo and reveals how Portugal — www.goal.com
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Nelson Mandela Bay UIFWE write-off politics
- IEC receives over 700 election misinformation complaints, enlists Google, Meta and TikTok ahead of November vote | The C — www.citizen.co.za
- IEC receives over 700 election misinformation complaints, enlists Google, Meta and TikTok ahead of November vote | The C — www.citizen.co.za
- ANC Steps Up Campaign as IEC Confirms 181 Restored Candidates on Ballots | The Herald — theherald.co.za
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South Africa routs Namibia in cricket sport
- South Africa v Australia second Test: Day three highlights | The Citizen — www.citizen.co.za
- Kaizer Chiefs tie down Amajita star to new DStv Diski Challenge contract | Goal.com South Africa — www.goal.com
- Mamelodi Sundowns announce transfer of Amajita captain on free agent deal | Goal.com South Africa — www.goal.com
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Hawks RAF payout theft arrest crime
- Hawks arrest KuGompo City attorney for alleged RAF payout theft | Daily Dispatch — dailydispatch.co.za
- Hawks nab attorney over alleged R3.2 million RAF payout scam | The Citizen — www.citizen.co.za
- Hawks nab attorney over alleged R3.2 million RAF payout scam | The Citizen — www.citizen.co.za
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Pieter Coetzé breaks world record sport
- More than a decade on: will Barcelona spoil Paris Saint-Germain's record achievement? | Goal.com South Africa — www.goal.com
- WATCH: South Africa sets world rail record as Transnet runs massive 696-wagon train | The Citizen — www.citizen.co.za
- WATCH: South Africa sets world rail record as Transnet runs massive 696-wagon train | The Citizen — www.citizen.co.za
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South Africa weather alerts and environmental issues weather
- Weather alert: Scorching heat wave to hit Limpopo until Friday | The Citizen — www.citizen.co.za
- Weather alert: Scorching heat wave to hit Limpopo until Friday | The Citizen — www.citizen.co.za
- Weather: Scorching heat and extreme fire danger threaten parts of SA — www.thesouthafrican.com
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AKA and Tibz murder trial witness testimony crime
- Friend testifies about final moments before AKA and Tibz were shot dead — www.thesouthafrican.com
- AKA murder trial: Friend tells court Tibz said he could not breathe after Durban shooting | The Citizen — www.citizen.co.za
- AKA murder trial: Friend tells court Tibz said he could not breathe after Durban shooting | The Citizen — www.citizen.co.za
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EFF MP arrested for assaulting police crime
- JUST IN: Ex-Saps general arrested at Centurion home for unlawful possession of ammunition | The Citizen — www.citizen.co.za
- JUST IN: Ex-Saps general arrested at Centurion home for unlawful possession of ammunition | The Citizen — www.citizen.co.za
- Former SAPS general arrested in ammunition scandal — www.thesouthafrican.com
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Cable thieves plague City Power in Honeydew crime
- City Power calls in Army and Police as sabotage cripples Braamfontein Substation — africadaily.co.za
- City Power says recovered cables can only be sold as scrap | The Citizen — www.citizen.co.za
- City Power says recovered cables can only be sold as scrap | The Citizen — www.citizen.co.za
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South African crime and justice crime
- Anele Tembe inquest: Cocaine, alcohol found in her system as AKA's father questions 'puzzle' | The Citizen — www.citizen.co.za
- Anele Tembe inquest: Cocaine, alcohol found in her system as AKA's father questions 'puzzle' | The Citizen — www.citizen.co.za
- Anele Tembe inquest: Forensic expert says she may have been PUSHED — www.thesouthafrican.com
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Kaizer Chiefs coach changes sport
- TS Galaxy caretaker coach Esau Mtsweni targets Kaizer Chiefs scalp in Carling Knockout Cup | Daily Dispatch — dailydispatch.co.za
- Kaizer Chiefs Ladies impress coach Unathi after finishing third! — www.thesouthafrican.com
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Nelson Mandela Bay US trade ties business
- Coega Steels launches R360m rolling mill in Nelson Mandela Bay | The Herald — theherald.co.za
- Coega Steels launches R360m rolling mill in Nelson Mandela Bay | Daily Dispatch — dailydispatch.co.za
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Jacob Zuma medical condition and TRC politics
- New book on Jacob Zuma's presidency set for Eastern Cape launch | The Herald — theherald.co.za
- New book on Jacob Zuma's presidency set for Eastern Cape launch | Daily Dispatch — dailydispatch.co.za
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Ebola response in DRC health
- Health insurance: Millions of insured people will soon face higher contributions — www.tuugo.co.za
- WATCH | Ebola and conflict threaten education for DRC children — sundayworld.co.za
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Sundowns shift focus to global glory sport
- "Unacceptable overstepping": Barcelona complain about Paris Saint-Germain after the four-goal thrashing | Goal.com South — www.goal.com
- First defeat: Flick reveals a striking admission after Paris Saint-Germain's four-goal haul | Goal.com South Africa — www.goal.com
- Paris Saint-Germain player ratings vs Barcelona: Doue and Vitinha lead late surge in Parc des Princes thriller | Goal.co — www.goal.com
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Harry Kane rejects Barcelona for Bayern Munich sport
- Bayern Munich star Harry Kane was keen on a possible move to Manchester United | Goal.com South Africa — www.goal.com
- Sudden setback for Bayern Munich before Arsenal clash | Goal.com South Africa — www.goal.com
- Bayern Munich vs Arsenal predictions: Gunners to at least avoid defeat | Goal.com South Africa — www.goal.com
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Saturn night-sky show science
- Video: in word and deed: how did Postecoglou handle Ronaldo's sad night? | Goal.com South Africa — www.goal.com
- Video: On En-Nesyri's night, Al-Ittihad return to the golden square with four goals against Al-Ettifaq | Goal.com South — www.goal.com
- Video: Felix's rocket rescues Al-Nassr from the Neom trap on a night when Ronaldo faded | Goal.com South Africa — www.goal.com
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Messi retirement and farewell controversy sport
- It has already happened with Messi: Yamal's rare privilege at 'La Masia' puts him on the path of the legends | Goal.com — www.goal.com
- Thieves strike ahead of Barcelona's summit: Messi in the "heart of chaos" in Paris | Goal.com South Africa — www.goal.com
- From battle with Messi to a friendship of mutual interests: what has changed in the relationship between Barcelona and P — www.goal.com
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Messi announces international retirement sport
- It has already happened with Messi: Yamal's rare privilege at 'La Masia' puts him on the path of the legends | Goal.com — www.goal.com
- Thieves strike ahead of Barcelona's summit: Messi in the "heart of chaos" in Paris | Goal.com South Africa — www.goal.com
- From battle with Messi to a friendship of mutual interests: what has changed in the relationship between Barcelona and P — www.goal.com
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England 7-0 victory over Croatia in World Cup sport
- POSTPONED: TS Galaxy vs Durban | Betway Premiership | 4 November 2026 — www.ebnewsdaily.co.za
- POSTPONED: Siwelele vs O Pirates | Betway Premiership | 4 November 2026 — www.ebnewsdaily.co.za
- POSTPONED: Chippa Utd vs Sekhukhune Utd | Betway Premiership | 4 November 2026 — www.ebnewsdaily.co.za
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Citi South Africa Graduate Learnership business
- A gamble that threatens Barcelona's prestige: Flick pays the price for his Clasico calculations at the Parc des Princes — www.goal.com
- Flick's gamble threatens the European dream: Barcelona pay the price for their Clasico calculations at the Parc des Prin — www.goal.com
- The cold revenge transfer: will Barcelona pay the price for chasing Julian Alvarez against Paris tonight? | Goal.com Sou — www.goal.com
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Gauteng releases 300,000 school placement offers society
- Gauteng transport dept suspends three licence system requirements until April 2027 | The Citizen — www.citizen.co.za
- Soweto storm rips roofs off Regina Mundi Church and school as emergency services on high alert | The Citizen — www.citizen.co.za
- Soweto storm rips roofs off Regina Mundi Church and school as emergency services on high alert | The Citizen — www.citizen.co.za
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Bayern Munich draw with Augsburg sport
- Vincent Kompany a doubt for Bayern Munich's Champions League clash with Arsenal as illness strikes manager alongside Man — www.goal.com
- Bad news: Will Bayern Munich be without Kompany against Arsenal? | Goal.com South Africa — www.goal.com
- “He’s really not well”: Will Bayern Munich be without Kompany against Arsenal? | Goal.com South Africa — www.goal.com
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Bronkhorstspruit water crisis society
- Contaminated water in Bronkhorstspruit causes over 400 illnesses — www.citizen.co.za
- EFF to open case against Tshwane mayor over unsafe Bronkhorstspruit water | The Citizen — www.citizen.co.za
- EFF to open case against Tshwane mayor over unsafe Bronkhorstspruit water | The Citizen — www.citizen.co.za
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Germany Bundesliga match results sport
- Vincent Kompany a doubt for Bayern Munich's Champions League clash with Arsenal as illness strikes manager alongside Man — www.goal.com
- Bad news: Will Bayern Munich be without Kompany against Arsenal? | Goal.com South Africa — www.goal.com
- “He’s really not well”: Will Bayern Munich be without Kompany against Arsenal? | Goal.com South Africa — www.goal.com
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South African lotto and Powerball results society
- South African lotto results: latest winning numbers and draw details for Tuesday, 20 October 2026 — www.ebnewsdaily.co.za
- Lotto Plus 2 Results for 20 October 2026: Winning Numbers [Waiting for a Live Draw] — www.ebnewsdaily.co.za
- Lotto Results for 20 October 2026: Winning Numbers [Waiting for a Live Draw] — www.ebnewsdaily.co.za
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South Africa weather severe hailstorm weather
- Security Officer Jobs South Africa 2026 – Maranda Security Hiring 20 Officers for Event — www.jobswithdamian.co.za
- Merchandiser Jobs South Africa 2026 – VIP Liquors Hiring Retail Merchandisers Now — www.jobswithdamian.co.za
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ANC wins ConCourt ballot battle politics
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US Visa delays for South Koreans society
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Alavés vs Atlético match suspended sport
- Levante vs Atlético: Match Preview, H2H | 31 October 2026 — www.ebnewsdaily.co.za
- Alavés vs Málaga: Match Preview, H2H | 23 October 2026 — www.ebnewsdaily.co.za
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Arsenal defeat Napoli in Champions League sport
- FT: Villarreal 3–1 Napoli | 13/10/2026 | UEFA Champions League — www.ebnewsdaily.co.za
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SASSA pensioner grant dispute society
- ‘Increase grant above inflation’: Pensioner’s plea to SASSA — www.thesouthafrican.com
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Mamelodi Sundowns player news sport
- Mamelodi Sundowns signed Lazola Maku from Siwelele FC — www.thamisoccer.co.za
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Balobedu throne battle heard in High Court society
- Numsa faces asset seizure as R3.1m court debt battle escalates — sundayworld.co.za
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Xi state visit to USA politics
- Trump says Ukraine has to want to settle war — www.dailymaverick.co.za
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Rape survivor police probe crime
- Ex-police general connected to Mfazi murder probe arrested for 100 cop ammo rounds — www.dailymaverick.co.za
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Nigeria confirms Ebola case health
- Nigeria confirms Ebola case in patient who arrived from Uganda — www.dailymaverick.co.za
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