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TheSouthAfrican.com @thesouthafrican.com · 7m

Researchers have found an unlikely ally in the fight against an invasive species from South Africa – holiday selfies.

How selfies revealed the global spread of this famous SA coastal plant

Researchers have found an unlikely ally in the fight against an invasive species from South Africa – holiday selfies.

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TheSouthAfrican.com @thesouthafrican.com · 1h

Besides the gifts affair, Netanyahu is accused of attempting to negotiate more favourable coverage from two Israeli media outlets.

'Cigars and champagne, who the hell cares about that?': Trump seeks pardon for Netanyahu [video]

Besides the gifts affair, Netanyahu is accused of attempting to negotiate more favourable coverage from two Israeli media outlets.

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TheSouthAfrican.com @thesouthafrican.com · 3h

Want to start an edible garden but don’t have green fingers? These basic tips will get you started the right way.

How to start an edible garden, even without green fingers

Want to start an edible garden but don’t have green fingers? These basic tips will get you started the right way.

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TheSouthAfrican.com @thesouthafrican.com · 5h

Bafana Bafana need to beat Rwanda by at least two goals and hope Nigeria beat or draw with Benin on Tuesday.

OPINION: Why the old Bafana Bafana returned against Zimbabwe

Bafana Bafana need to beat Rwanda by at least two goals and hope Nigeria beat or draw with Benin on Tuesday.

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TheSouthAfrican.com @thesouthafrican.com · 5h

DEVELOPING | Horror Limpopo bus crash death toll at 42

The Road Traffic Management Corporation has sent a team of crash investigators to Limpopo where a bus crash claimed 42 lives on Sunday.

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TheSouthAfrican.com @thesouthafrican.com · 5h

SA’s airports achieved steady on-time performance in the latest 2025 stats from ACSA. Here’s which airports and airlines led or lagged…

ACSA's latest stats reveal the most on-time SA airlines and airports

SA’s airports achieved steady on-time performance in the latest 2025 stats from ACSA. Here's which airports and airlines led or lagged...

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TheSouthAfrican.com @thesouthafrican.com · 7h

Takealot is expanding its logistics network with a massive new Cape Town depot opening next year. Here are the details…

E-commerce giant to launch new Cape Town depot in 2026

Takealot is expanding its logistics network with a massive new Cape Town depot opening next year. Here are the details...

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TheSouthAfrican.com @thesouthafrican.com · 8h

B20 South Africa's Lord Karan Bilimoria speaks to 'The South African' on why digital inclusivity is about more than just internet access...

B20 SA's Karan Bilimoria: 'Digital transformation must empower small businesses'

B20 South Africa's Lord Karan Bilimoria speaks to 'The South African' on why digital inclusivity is about more than just internet access...

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TheSouthAfrican.com @thesouthafrican.com · 9h

13 October 2025: ‘God bless the peacemaker’ and other world headlines

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TheSouthAfrican.com @thesouthafrican.com · 9h

Diane Keaton’s remarkable career is highlighted by many of her most iconic roles that defined generations of filmgoers.

Diane Keaton’s legacy through 7 unforgettable films

Diane Keaton’s remarkable career is highlighted by many of her most iconic roles that defined generations of filmgoers.

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TheSouthAfrican.com @thesouthafrican.com · 11h

WEATHER: Cool to warm with isolated showers expected across SA

Take a look at what the weather has in store for South Africa’s nine provinces this Monday, 13 October 2025.

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TheSouthAfrican.com @thesouthafrican.com · 11h

South Africa is reportedly on the brink of a key trade agreement with the US that could ease tariffs and protect thousands of local jobs.

South Africa and United States 'close' to trade deal

South Africa is reportedly on the brink of a key trade agreement with the US that could ease tariffs and protect thousands of local jobs.

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TheSouthAfrican.com @thesouthafrican.com · 11h

Under Trump’s proposed roadmap, once Hamas has handed over the surviving hostages, Israel will begin releasing around 2,000 detainees.

All systems go for Hamas-Israel hostage and prisoner exchanges

Under Trump's proposed roadmap, once Hamas has handed over the surviving hostages, Israel will begin releasing around 2,000 detainees.

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TheSouthAfrican.com @thesouthafrican.com · 23h

Cyril Ramaphosa hails Nathi Mthethwa as ‘remarkable leader’ in eulogy

Cyril Ramaphosa hails Nathi Mthethwa as 'remarkable leader' in eulogy

President Cyril Ramaphosa hailed the late Ambassador Nkosinathi “Nathi” Mthethwa on Sunday as a “remarkable leader”.

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TheSouthAfrican.com @thesouthafrican.com · 3d

President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed a new investment package from the European Union (EU) valued at €11.5 billion.

South Africa welcomes R230 billion EU investment package

President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed a new investment package from the European Union (EU) valued at €11.5 billion (R230 billion).

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TheSouthAfrican.com @thesouthafrican.com · 3d

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

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

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

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TheSouthAfrican.com @thesouthafrican.com · 3d

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

The SA guide to the ultimate mental health getaway

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

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TheSouthAfrican.com @thesouthafrican.com · 3d

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

Donald Trump FAILS to win Nobel Peace Prize

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

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TheSouthAfrican.com @thesouthafrican.com · 3d

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

FIFA World Cup 2026 | BIG night for Bafana Bafana

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

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TheSouthAfrican.com @thesouthafrican.com · 3d

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

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...

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TheSouthAfrican.com @thesouthafrican.com · 3d

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

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

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TheSouthAfrican.com @thesouthafrican.com · 3d

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

Why daydreaming at work could be good for your career

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

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TheSouthAfrican.com @thesouthafrican.com · 3d

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.

These countries still use the death penalty

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.

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TheSouthAfrican.com @thesouthafrican.com · 3d

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

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

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

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TheSouthAfrican.com @thesouthafrican.com · 4d

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

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

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

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