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@thesouthafrican Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:01:41

Gwyneth Paltrow's poolside photos have one detail nobody expected (Pics)

Gwyneth Paltrow just shared a summer update with her daughter Apple, and fans can't get over one thing in particular.

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@thesouthafrican Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:05:02

Tom Holland's eye-watering seven-figure 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' payday

Tom Holland is steadily becoming one of Hollywood's highest paid actors, thanks to his Spider-Man role, and his clever business move when signing on for the role.

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@thesouthafrican Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:29:14

Bafana Bafana star says goodbye to Mamelodi Sundowns

Thapelo Maseko has officially closed his Mamelodi Sundowns chapter with an emotional farewell message to Masandawana.

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@thesouthafrican Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:01:25

One winning ticket at a Florida Wawa is worth $800 million, and nobody knows who bought it

Somewhere in Florida, someone is walking around with a ticket worth an almost unthinkable amount, and they may not even know it yet.

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@thesouthafrican Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:21:53

DJ Warras murder case takes another twist – here's why

The NPA opposed another delay in the DJ Warras murder case, but the court granted the accused a final four-week postponement.

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@thesouthafrican Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:26:40

Jersey number spotted: Kaizer Chiefs latest signing

The most recent Kaizer Chiefs signing Faiz Abrahams has dropped a major hint about his squad number.

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@thesouthafrican Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:29:49

Sundowns star Marcelo Allende in his final season, no talks yet

Marcelo Allende joined Sundowns in 2022, and he has been a key member of the squad since his arrival from Montevideo City Torque.

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@thesouthafrican Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:44:25

Last six Test match summaries between Springboks and All Blacks

The Springboks have an impressive recent record against the All Blacks. Look back at how the last half-dozen matches played out.

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@thesouthafrican Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:00:18

NSFAS R5.1bn scandal deepens as Parliament demands action

Parliament has demanded urgent action after a major investigation exposed serious funding and governance failures at NSFAS.

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@thesouthafrican Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:25:21

Bookmakers tip Arsenal to defend Premier League title: Do you agree?

Arsenal will begin their Premier League title defence as the team to beat when the 2026/27 season gets under way on Friday, 21 August.

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@thesouthafrican Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:30:00

Does picking your own numbers actually beat a Quick Pick? Here's the honest answer

It's one of the oldest debates among Lotto and PowerBall players, and most people have never actually checked the maths behind it.

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@thesouthafrican Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:30:59

First for Africa: Angélique Kidjo's 'Hollywood Walk of Fame' star makes history

Benin's most famous daughter Angélique Kidjo is the first Black African artist and the first African musician to be honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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@thesouthafrican Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:54:47

City of Cape Town enforces strict rules for election posters

Political parties and independent candidates can officially begin putting up election posters and swivel banners in Cape Town from today.

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@thesouthafrican Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:57:22

'I still don't know why': SASSA SRD applicant on the rejection she can't explain

A Gauteng mother travels over 20km just to ask SASSA one question, but the real problem isn't the distance.

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@thesouthafrican Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:07:52

Transfer report: Kaizer Chiefs to say goodbye to Thabo Cele?

Cele signed for Kaizer Chiefs from Russian side Fakel Voronezh in January 2025 and immediately became a fan favourite.

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@thesouthafrican Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:10:27

South Africa's most unusual tourist attractions

Forget the usual tourist spots - Here are five places in South Africa that are a little out of the ordinary.

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@thesouthafrican Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:12:06

How much FC Copenhagen paid Sundowns for Maseko

FC Copenhagen have reportedly paid Mamelodi Sundowns around €800,000 for Thapelo Maseko.

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@thesouthafrican Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:31:13

South Africans get a shock food inflation surprise

South Africa's headline inflation rate fell to 4.3% in July 2026, down from 5% in June, marking the first decline in inflation in five months.

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@thesouthafrican Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:59:26

Stunning moments from Jordyn Woods and Karl-Anthony Towns's romantic Malibu wedding [photos]

The Malibu wedding of Jordyn Woods and Karl-Anthony Towns was one for the books.

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@thesouthafrican Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:12:39

DA strips Mark Burke of key finance roles amid SARB probe

A Reserve Bank investigation linked to a DA MP has prompted a significant move by the party as political pressure grows.