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@thesouthafrican Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:15:00

The PowerBall and PowerBall XTRA results for Friday, 16 October 2026

Today's PowerBall jackpot stands at an estimated R6 million, while the PowerBall XTRA offers an estimated R16 million.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:32:49

Bernard Parker backtracks on split, infidelity claims amid club exit

Bernard Parker has done a U-turn on his comments about his split from his baby mama, as well as his 'personal struggles'.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:34:43

Beach plans this Saturday? Here's when the tides will turn

Planning a trip to the coast this Saturday? Check the high and low tide times for eight coastal towns before heading out.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:16:59

Lions to 'honour' Hyron Andrews in match against La Rochelle

Flyhalf Chris Smith will lead a changed side in the Joburg team's first Champions Cup encounter.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:20:00

PowerBall and PowerBall Xtra results: Friday, 16 October 2026 [WATCH]

R22 million in jackpots are up for grabs! Here are your PowerBall and PowerBall Xtra results for 16 October 2026.

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africanews.com

@africanews Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:58:44

DR Congo bans activities of 13 political parties linked to Joseph Kabila as opposition cries repression

The Democratic Republic of Congoâ s government has banned the activities of 13 political parties, including the PPRD of former president Joseph Kabila. Presented as a national security measure, the decision has divided the political class and reignited debate over democratic pluralism in the country.

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:30:59

Police seek answers after children fatally shot at Oregon school

The teenager killed three children aged 5, 8 and 11 and one teacher.

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:03:37

Tripartite Alliance partners can still find each other: Analyst

Tension among the alliance partners surfaced at the COSATU national congress earlier this week.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:42:48

City of Tshwane announces an eight-hour power outage on Tuesday

Thousands of households in Tshwane will go without electricity for most of Tuesday as the city upgrades its infrastructure.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:01:00

SA's Top three most-expensive schools: Worth the fees?

Take a look at the fees for attending South Africa's Top three most-expensive schools and whether the exorbitant price is worth it.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:23:34

Four suspects arrested in R1.4m Stilfontein illicit alcohol bust

One South African suspect and three believed to be undocumented Malawian nationals were arrested after attempting to flee the scene.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:00:00

In case you missed it: Masemola returns to work | Was Carrim planning to return to SA? | Lions lock Hyron Andrews has died

Catch up on the biggest stories of Friday, 16 October 2026, that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

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africanews.com

@africanews Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:52:19

Rights group says eastern Libyan authorities are carrying out executions

Human Rights Watch says the military has killed an estimated 31 people since late August, with at least 50 other people at risk.

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:41:22

'DA will only take Ramaphosa's word about GNU, not other ANC leaders'

His remarks come after Mbalula said the DA's role in the GNU must be reviewed.

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:47:53

Another suspected drug laboratory uncovered in Soweto

The bust is the latest in a string of mandrax laboratory discoveries across the province recently.

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:17:57

SA reaffirms commitment to multilateral cooperation on climate change

Maynier emphasized that it is vital for prospective partners to adapt to evolving climate realities.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:46:28

Worked for decades but no SASSA grant? South Africans are speaking out

Tax, work history and fairness are at the centre of a heated debate over who deserves SASSA's old age support.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:17:27

Eskom announces an eight-hour power outage in Gauteng on Thursday

Several Gauteng communities will spend most of Thursday without electricity as Eskom carries out urgent work on its distribution network.

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africanews.com

@africanews Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:33:32

Vatican releases first images of Pope Leo XIV since his surgery

Doctors says the 71-year-old pontiff is showing steady improvement since having part of his right lung removed on Tuesday.

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africanews.com

@africanews Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:47:09

Africa overtakes Europe in Catholic population as global mumbers reach 1.422 billion

Africa now has more Catholics than Europe. The Vaticanâ s latest statistics put Africaâ s Catholic population at 288 million, slightly ahead of Europeâ s 287 million.