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SABC to air Bafana Bafana’s biggest game in 24 years

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TheSouthAfrican.com @thesouthafrican.com · 1d

Bafana Bafana are two games away from ending a 24-year non-automatic qualification for the World Cup. SABC will deliver the moments.

Bafana Bafana are two games away from ending a 24-year non-automatic qualification for the World Cup. SABC will deliver the moments.

The SA guide to the ultimate mental health getaway

TheSouthAfrican.com @thesouthafrican.com · 1d

South Africa is becoming a sought-after destination for mental health getaways, offering immersive wellness retreats.

South Africa is becoming a sought-after destination for mental health getaways, offering immersive wellness retreats.

Donald Trump FAILS to win Nobel Peace Prize

TheSouthAfrican.com @thesouthafrican.com · 1d

The Nobel Peace Prize was on Friday awarded to Venezuela’s opposition leader and democracy activist Maria Corina Machado.

The Nobel Peace Prize was on Friday awarded to Venezuela's opposition leader and democracy activist Maria Corina Machado.

FIFA World Cup 2026 | BIG night for Bafana Bafana

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TheSouthAfrican.com @thesouthafrican.com · 1d

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says his charges will 'fight like lions' against Zimbabwe in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier on Friday.

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says his charges will "fight like lions" against Zimbabwe in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier on Friday.

10 October 2025: 'My friends are horrified that I breastfed my grandchildren' and other world headlines

TheSouthAfrican.com @thesouthafrican.com · 1d

10 October 2025: ‘My friends are horrified that I breastfed my grandchildren’ and other world headlines

Here are all the stories that made the headlines on front pages of newspapers worldwide on Friday, 10 October 2025. Have a read...

Take a look at what the weather has in store for South Africa’s nine provinces this Friday, 10 October 2025.

TheSouthAfrican.com @thesouthafrican.com · 1d

WEATHER: Severe storms set to batter SA with heavy downpours and hail

Why daydreaming at work could be good for your career

TheSouthAfrican.com @thesouthafrican.com · 1d

Research suggests that a specific kind of daydreaming may help spark career epiphanies and a stronger sense of purpose.

Research suggests that a specific kind of daydreaming may help spark career epiphanies and a stronger sense of purpose.

These countries still use the death penalty

TheSouthAfrican.com @thesouthafrican.com · 1d

Although nearly three-quarters of the world’s countries no longer put people to death, its use has reached record levels in nations that do.

Although nearly three-quarters of the world's countries no longer put people to death, its use has reached record levels in nations that do.

Surfer bitten TWICE by shark as seal uses him as a 'human shield'

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TheSouthAfrican.com @thesouthafrican.com · 2d

A surfer has survived two shark bites after a seal used him as a decoy, highlighting the unpredictable nature of marine life encounters.

A surfer has survived two shark bites after a seal used him as a decoy, highlighting the unpredictable nature of marine life encounters.

Why are SA and Namibia having a 'tomato war'?

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TheSouthAfrican.com @thesouthafrican.com · 2d

An administrative blunder in Namibia has ignited a fresh produce dispute with South Africa, halting tomato exports and straining trade ties.

An administrative blunder in Namibia has ignited a fresh produce dispute with South Africa, halting tomato exports and straining trade ties.

‘I could smell money’: Ramaphosa jokes at Global Gateway Forum

TheSouthAfrican.com @thesouthafrican.com · 2d

President Cyril Ramaphosa discussed the need for stronger cooperation between developed and developing nations at the Global Gateway Forum.

President Cyril Ramaphosa discussed the need for stronger cooperation between developed and developing nations at the Global Gateway Forum.

9 October 2025: 'Israel and Hamas reach deal on Gaza hostages' and other world headlines

TheSouthAfrican.com @thesouthafrican.com · 2d

9 October 2025: ‘Israel and Hamas reach deal on Gaza hostages’ and other world headlines

Here are all the stories that made the headlines on front pages of newspapers worldwide on Thursday, 9 October 2025. Have a read...

Former Kaizer Chiefs attacker arrested in massive drug bust

TheSouthAfrican.com @thesouthafrican.com · 2d

A former Kaizer Chiefs first-team attacker has been arrested in connection with a R1.3 million drug-bust back home in Zimbabwe.

A former Kaizer Chiefs first-team attacker has been arrested in connection with a R1.3 million drug-bust back home in Zimbabwe.

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid review: Geometric MARVEL

TheSouthAfrican.com @thesouthafrican.com · 2d

The latest Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid is a set-square provocateur with a cushy centre. And we’ve driven it on South African roads …

The latest Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid is a set-square provocateur with a cushy centre. And we’ve driven it on South African roads …

EFF says ‘noble humanitarian mission’ to Gaza succeeded

TheSouthAfrican.com @thesouthafrican.com · 2d

The EFF praised the Global Sumud Flotilla activists who returned to South Africa after being detained by Israeli forces.

The EFF praised the Global Sumud Flotilla activists who returned to South Africa after being detained by Israeli forces.

SA citrus records BUMPER export season in face of harsh US tariffs

TheSouthAfrican.com @thesouthafrican.com · 3d

South Africa’s citrus industry has hit a record 200 million cartons in exports, outpacing forecasts despite hurdles in the EU and US markets.

South Africa’s citrus industry has hit a record 200 million cartons in exports, outpacing forecasts despite hurdles in the EU and US markets.

‘Nothing compared to what Palestinians face daily’ - Tearful Mandela after release

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TheSouthAfrican.com @thesouthafrican.com · 3d

Mandla Mandela and fellow activists on a humanitarian mission to Gaza have returned to South Africa following their detention by Israel.

Mandla Mandela and fellow activists on a humanitarian mission to Gaza have returned to South Africa following their detention by Israel.

Five burning questions answered after the 2025 Rugby Championship

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TheSouthAfrican.com @thesouthafrican.com · 3d

South Africa ruled again, Australia rose, New Zealand stumbled, and Argentina flashed. Here’s what we learned from the 2025 Rugby Championship.

South Africa ruled again, Australia rose, New Zealand stumbled, and Argentina flashed. Here’s what we learned from the 2025 Rugby Championship.

New census laws for South Africa: Ramaphosa enacts statistics act

TheSouthAfrican.com @thesouthafrican.com · 3d

President Cyril Ramaphosa has put SA’s Statistics Amendment Act into effect, which will essentially change the country’s census laws.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has put SA’s Statistics Amendment Act into effect, which will essentially change the country's census laws.

Gold hits record high as investors pile into safe haven

TheSouthAfrican.com @thesouthafrican.com · 3d

Gold prices broke $4 000 for the first time as investors piled into the safe haven over expectations for US interest rate cuts.

Gold prices broke $4 000 for the first time as investors piled into the safe haven over expectations for US interest rate cuts.

Home Affairs extends Zimbabwean exemption permits until 2027

TheSouthAfrican.com @thesouthafrican.com · 3d

The SA government introduced the ZEP before 2009 to manage the influx of Zimbabwean migrants.

South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs has extended the validity of Zimbabwean Exemption Permits (ZEP) until May, 2027...

Joburg to Durban in two hours? High-speed rail a step closer to reality

TheSouthAfrican.com @thesouthafrican.com · 3d

Plans for a high-speed rail between Joburg and Durban are gaining traction, and local leaders say it’s time to start building.

Plans for a high-speed rail between Joburg and Durban are gaining traction, and local leaders say it’s time to start building.

Local company wins rare right to use South African flag on its products

TheSouthAfrican.com @thesouthafrican.com · 3d

SA Greetings is now one of the few companies legally allowed to use the South African flag on products, following approval from the DTIC.

SA Greetings is now one of the few companies legally allowed to use the South African flag on products, following approval from the DTIC.

8 October 2025: 'China given a free pass to spy on Britain' and other world headlines

TheSouthAfrican.com @thesouthafrican.com · 3d

8 October 2025: ‘China given a free pass to spy on Britain’ and other world headlines

Here are all the stories that made the headlines on front pages of newspapers worldwide on Wednesday, 8 October 2025. Have a read...