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Independent on Saturday
Birkett and Fenn take control of Dusi 2026
DEFENDING champions Andy Birkett and Matt Fenn tightened their grip on the 2026 Dusi Canoe Marathon after two dramatic days, while the women’s race is set for a winner-takes-all showdown heading into Blue Lagoon this morning.
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February 21, 2026
Independent on Saturday
Community groups: protecting or misinforming?
WhatsApp groups can work like a bomb... explosive if done correctly, dangerous if mismanaged
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February 21, 2026
Independent on Saturday
Proteas ignore the 'cupcake' bait ahead of clash
PROTEAS coach Shukri Conrad wasn’t taking the bait on the “cupcake” saga that has erupted in India ahead of his team’s much-anticipated ICC T20 World Cup Super Eights clash against the hosts in Ahmedabad tomorrow.
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February 21, 2026
Independent on Saturday
A clash deeply rooted in respect and fierce competition
THERE is a lot that the Proteas have in common with the Blackcaps.
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February 14, 2026
Independent on Saturday
KZN name change will cost billions
Signs, letterheads and number plates are just some of the many hidden costs
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February 14, 2026
Independent on Saturday
SA households brace for electricity tariff hikes
PAYING to live is getting harder in South Africa.
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February 14, 2026
Independent on Saturday
Sex site gets sticky over lube and the law
SEX sells, but lube with lidocaine is “high-risk”.
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February 07, 2026
Independent on Saturday
Farmers pay heavy price for vaccine delays
Relief is on the way, but for many it may be too late
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February 07, 2026
Independent on Saturday
Farewell to ghosts of the past and the forbidden C-word
FOR years, the buildup to any major ICC event featuring the Proteas followed a predictable, painful script.
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February 07, 2026
Independent on Saturday
Lured by jobs, forced into crime
From job ads to cyber slavery: how unemployed young South Africans are lured and then trapped abroad
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January 31, 2026
Independent on Saturday
Sharks looking for a two in a row win
DURBANITES know better than to tempt fate when it comes to their beloved Sharks, but there is a strong hint from Kings Park that the old glory days are on their way back.
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January 31, 2026
Independent on Saturday
Diplomatic row deepens as SA orders Israeli envoy to leave
SOUTH Africa ordered Israel's top diplomat to leave the country within 72 hours yesterday, citing a “series of violations” and prompting the Israeli government to expel Pretoria's own diplomatic representative.
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January 31, 2026
Independent on Saturday
No ID allowed because his Khoi name has an exclamation mark!
A MOTHER is screaming for help to Home Affairs, which has denied her son an Identity Document, all because of an exclamation mark (!) in his name.
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January 24, 2026
Independent on Saturday
Old enemies take rivalry to new pastures
THE world champion Springboks will make some serious cash in September when they take on fierce rivals New Zealand in Baltimore, USA.
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January 24, 2026
Independent on Saturday
Public spaces under fire
No one is safe amid string of violent attacks at public institutions across SA
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January 24, 2026
Independent on Saturday
Foot-and-mouth disease threatens food security
SOUTH Africa faces a looming food security crisis as Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) spreads across the country, destroying cattle, disrupting milk and meat production, and costing farmers millions of rand.
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January 17, 2026
Independent on Saturday
Students 'locked out' of varsities
Thousands of new applicants, too few places
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January 17, 2026
Independent on Saturday
Nine dead, homes destroyed as floods wreak havoc
NINE people have died, including a 5-year-old child, and close to 2000 homes have been damaged after severe flooding hit Limpopo during relentless rainfall this week.
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January 17, 2026
Independent on Saturday
SA will turn the tide in 2026 - economists
WHILE there is a silver lining on the horizon for South Africa's economy, dark clouds remain, warned economists on the outlook for 2026.
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January 10, 2026
Independent on Saturday
Too many cars, too few cops in SA
Add alcohol to the mix, and it's no wonder our roads are so deadly
3 min |
January 10, 2026
Independent on Saturday
Is SA ready to follow the UK’s junk food ad ban?
AT 7PM, a familiar ritual unfolds in living rooms across the world.
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January 10, 2026
Independent on Saturday
Holiday braais set to burn a hole in your pocket
AS SOUTH Africans take a well-deserved rest and prepare to put their feet up and enjoy the festive season, many will find that the beloved braai is costing more than expected.
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December 20, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Beach woes as Durban welcomes tourists
Despite four beaches closed due to water quality, experts expect a bumper holiday season
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December 20, 2025
Independent on Saturday
From K-Pop to a political saviour, psychic predicts a wild new year
MOVE over, Netflix, psychic medium Priscilla Gendron has shared her vision for 2026, and Hollywood might want to take notes.
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December 20, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Family's dream temple ends in tragic collapse
THE KwaZulu-Natal government has called for a review of building practices in light of climate change after a section of a temple owned by a prominent Durban family collapsed in Verulam yesterday, killing one person and trapping several others beneath the rubble.
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December 13, 2025
Independent on Saturday
DStv losing 12 channels in 2026
SA households may pay more for less amid a corporate war threatening popular offerings
4 min |
December 13, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Yoh, SA's accent ranked the second sexiest in the world
AS SOUTH Africa bids farewell to a momentous 2025, there's yet another reason for the nation to celebrate.
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December 06, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Bafana set for Group A clash at World Cup
BAFANA Bafana will be out for revenge when they face Mexico at the 2026 Fifa World Cup opening match, having drawn 1-1 with them in the opening match of the 2010 tournament on home soil.
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December 06, 2025
Independent on Saturday
There's nowhere to hide from fines
In the new Aarto system, real-time data integration means your driving record follows you everywhere and nothing goes unnoticed
3 min |
December 06, 2025
Independent on Saturday
Criminals disguised in fancy clothes says police minister
ACTING Police Minister Professor Firoz Cachalia has warned that organised crime networks, often disguised in “designer clothes and fancy suits,” are infiltrating political parties and state institutions, posing a growing threat to national security and public trust.
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