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@thesouthafrican Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:37:50

R300m drug bust: Key Madlanga Commission witness DIES

Samuel Mashaba, who faced tough questions over a R300 million cocaine seizure and his links to an alleged police informant, has died while on suspension.

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@thesouthafrican Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:56:21

Pensioners are exiting this suburb as crime and property prices skyrocket

Crime is up, and so are property prices, forcing pensioners to leave in droves.

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@thesouthafrican Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:51

Springbok Bongi Mbonambi remains iced out of Sharks squad

There is still no sign of Springbok stalwart Bongi Mbonambi in the latest Sharks squad amidst an accusation of a disciplinary breach.

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@thesouthafrican Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:05:44

If Lebohang Maboe is your best player, you have some serious problems

No disrespect to him, of course.

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@thesouthafrican Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:24:28

Pensioners still using the green ID book should know this before the cut-off

Older South Africans holding the green ID book could save money and stress by acting before Home Affairs changes course.

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@thesouthafrican Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:27:03

Cat Matlala STAYS behind bars after surprise bail decision

Vusimusi 'Cat' Matlala has abandoned his bail application in a Pretoria fraud case involving a luxury home, an alleged fake identity and claims of Eswatini royal connections.

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@thesouthafrican Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:02:06

Zimbabwean truck driver faces R10 million fine: What happens if he cannot pay?

A Zimbabwean truck driver faces a R10 million fine after a R10.4 million illicit cigarette haul was uncovered at Beitbridge.

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@thesouthafrican Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:11:02

PSL make announcement on the Carling Knockout Cup

The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has made an exciting announcement: The Carling Knockout Cup will be launced on Wednesday night 14 Ocotober.

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@thesouthafrican Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:14:15

One province, two weather extremes: Why is this happening?

KwaZulu-Natal faces two weather extremes as severe thunderstorms threaten the south while a heatwave grips the north-west.

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@thesouthafrican Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:31:49

Shadrack Sibiya bail bid rocked by chilling victim statements

Two young complainants have broken their silence in Shadrack Sibiya's bail battle, revealing disturbing allegations that could complicate the former police boss's bid for freedom.

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