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@thesouthafrican Mon, 03 Aug 2026 06:33:29

How to tell if that 'You've won the lottery' message is a scam

A UK man exposed a fake lottery win scam with one phone call. Here's how the same trick shows up in South Africa, and how to spot it.

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@thesouthafrican Mon, 03 Aug 2026 06:46:58

Springbok legend hopes to stave off retirement fears

There is still hope that an iconic Springbok World Cup winner will be able to avoid ever-increasing retirement fears.

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@thesouthafrican Mon, 03 Aug 2026 07:00:35

Kaizer Chiefs fans loving Fernando Da Cruz's style

Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando Da Cruz praised his players after Amakhosi opened their 2026/27 Betway Premiership campaign with a win.

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@thesouthafrican Mon, 03 Aug 2026 07:14:04

South Africans now have a new way to apply for Smart IDs

One of South Africa's major banks has become the first of its kind to introduce in-app Smart ID card applications.

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@thesouthafrican Mon, 03 Aug 2026 07:26:00

Former Blue Bulls Craven Week prop banned for anabolic steroid use

Former Blue Bulls prop Deon Botes has been handed a four-year ban by SAIDS after testing positive for the prohibited anabolic steroid during the 2025 U18 Craven Week.

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@thesouthafrican Mon, 03 Aug 2026 07:36:42

Maxwell cancels concerts in SA due to 'unforeseen circumstances'

RB sensation Maxwell has cancelled his Pretoria and Cape Town concerts, scheduled for August, due to 'unforeseen circumstances'.

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@thesouthafrican Mon, 03 Aug 2026 07:53:42

MTN8 fixtures: Chiefs, Pirates, Sundowns dates & kickoff times

Get these in the diary.

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@thesouthafrican Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:01:36

Bodies of UK-slain Zimbabwe mother and daughters arrive home

The bodies of UK-slain Bulawayo mother Nothabo Tshuma and her two daughters have arrived in Zimbabwe after a weather-related delay.

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@thesouthafrican Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:56:57

SASSA grant recipients could double their money at this store – here's how

One retailer is giving social grant beneficiaries the chance to win back their SASSA payout, just by shopping as they normally would.

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@thesouthafrican Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:57:08

BREAKING: Kaizer Chiefs announce fifth signing of the window

Phili in the bag.

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@thesouthafrican Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:59:01

Official: Kaizer Chiefs announce 5th signing

Kaizer Chiefs have completed the signing of Langelihle Phili from Stellenbosch FC. The 21-year-old winger is Amakhosi's fifth signing of the transfer window.

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