thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:47:55

South African rand: What's driving the latest movement?

Take a look at the driving force behind a stronger rand, which is currently sitting at between R15.99 to R16.01 against the US dollar.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:51:47

Joburg-bound passenger plane's near miss with drone '13 times' above legal height limit

A Joburg-bound Virgin Atlantic jet came within five metres of a drone flying over 13 times above the legal altitude limit.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:51:55

Transfer news: Two players leave Kaizer Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed that promising youngsters Naledi Hlongwane and Pheko Phago will join Cape Town-based Hope FC for the 2026/27 season.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:00:00

Why queue for Europe when staying local is 'lekker'?

Europe is bracing for another bumper summer, but South Africans planning a getaway may find that staying closer to home offers a far simpler alternative.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:01:21

'This idiot': Cassper's comments on Elon Musk's Starlink spark backlash from South Africans

Cassper Nyovest said internet access could 'change everything' for African artists

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:11:49

Durban businessman granted bail in sextortion and trafficking case

The businessman alleges the case is politically motivated

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:13:48

Is Bongi still in Bok picture? Rassie explains the situation

The possible return of veteran Bongi Mbonambi to the Springbok fold could take some pressure off Malcolm Marx.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:16:49

Interpol warns of rise in West African sextortion groups targeting victims as young as 14

In South Africa, authorities raided seven locations in Johannesburg linked to a syndicate that ran romance and investment scams.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:23:20

Recipe of the day: Mouthwatering peach pudding

A quick and easy to prepare pudding.

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techcentral.co.za

@techcentral Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:19:30

The hole in the law above the Karoo

South African astronomers have asked Icasa to close a LEO constellation-sized gap in the skies.

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techcentral.co.za

@techcentral Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:48:59

We changed offices. Our internet didn't get the memo

Businesses spend months planning a relocation and leave the connectivity until the last minute.

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techcentral.co.za

@techcentral Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:02:43

A major industry is turning its back on Eskom

South Africa's miners are buying their own power, and Eskom is no longer the default supplier of electricity.

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techcentral.co.za

@techcentral Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:26:44

Saviynt launches Zuma, its enterprise AI identity security platform

New customer acquisitions grew more than 80% as organisations increasingly adopt identity security solutions.

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africanews.com

@africanews Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:06:18

Iran, Oman agree temporary Strait of Hormuz corridor

Iran and Oman have agreed on a temporary shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz to allow commercial vessels to transit the strategic waterway, as Tehran dismissed U.S. claims that mines had been cleared and warned that the strait could remain closed unless its conditions are met.

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africanews.com

@africanews Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:23:26

Kenyan mothers die by the hundreds in childbirth as health care remains weak

Kilifi County in Kenya saw 532 mothers die for every 100,000 live births while the national average was 355 deaths, according to the latest government data in 2022.

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