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Game Day Market at Fourways Mall | Springboks vs Australia

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Head to Fourways Mall on Sunday, 27 September for a Game Day Market, Springboks vs Australia screening, food, local products and family activities.

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AI Security Test Shows Why Access Matters

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A Google Gemini security test reached three real companies, highlighting why businesses should limit AI access and protect credentials.

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Coffee and Lunch at 27 Boxes in Melville

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Planning a food stop at 27 Boxes? Discover Reserved Cafe and Chopstix, two options for coffee, sandwiches, dim sum and fried rice while exploring Melville.

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Joburg Artist Market: Plan a Saturday Visit in Melville

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Plan a Saturday at Joburg Artist Market in Melville. Browse local makers, fashion and handmade goods at 27 Boxes, with practical details before you go.

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Octopus-Inspired Robot Uses Suckers to Sense and Grip

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A 2026 robotic arm uses sensors inside artificial suckers to grasp underwater. Discover how octopus-inspired machines could help with delicate tasks.

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Sunninghill Road Markings Refreshed at Tudor Avenue

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Fresh road markings at Tudor Avenue and Spitfire Street bring a local improvement to Sunninghill. Find out how to report faded markings elsewhere.

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Parktown Girls Create Dress Her in Dignity Artwork

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Parktown Girls and Latita Africa turn handwritten encouragement into an artwork celebrating women’s dignity, with a message about recognising self-worth.

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How to Verify a Stats SA Fieldworker at Your Door

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Someone at your gate says they work for Stats SA? Find the official verification link, contact number and facts behind an older census WhatsApp warning.

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Heritage Day Buffet at Killarney Country Club

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Planning Heritage Day in Joburg? Find details of Killarney Country Club’s advertised braai buffet and live music on 24 September 2026 in Houghton.

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Jo Black in Boksburg: 23 September 2026 Show

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Jo Black is listed at Wildebeest Live in Boksburg on 23 September 2026. Find the time, advertised ticket price and booking details before heading out.

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Heritage Day Board Games in Paulshof

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Join Geeks with Jobs for Heritage Day board games in Paulshof on 24 September. Beginners are welcome. Find the venue, entry fee and booking details.

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Matric Results Privacy Dispute Moves to Appeal Court

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The matric-results privacy dispute is heading to the Supreme Court of Appeal. Understand the arguments and the practical steps for learners and parents.

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SASSA Digital Services: Online Help and Fewer Office Trips

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SASSA is expanding online services, WhatsApp support and office Wi-Fi. See what is available, what is planned and how to get help with your grant.

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Proposed Car Safety Standards in South Africa Explained

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South Africa proposes stronger safety standards for new passenger cars. Explore the planned changes and practical safety checks before buying your next car.

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Kayla Szalay’s Olympic Dream and Junior Coaching Journey

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Meet Gauteng kayaker Kayla Szalay, who has represented South Africa overseas and is developing her coaching skills while pursuing her Olympic ambition.

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Red Bull Box Cart Race 2026: Free event in Sandton

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Red Bull Box Cart Race returns to Sandton Drive on 4 October 2026. Get spectator entry details, the listed start time and what to expect on race day.

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Sci-Bono Discovery Centre: A Family Day Out in Joburg

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Explore nearly 400 interactive science exhibits, robotics and hands-on activities at Sci-Bono Discovery Centre in Newtown, Johannesburg.

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The Old Oak Family Restaurant in Linksfield

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The Old Oak at Royal Johannesburg offers golf-course views, a varied menu and a large outdoor playground for children in Linksfield North.

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Johannesburg Climate Week 2026: Your Daily Event Guide

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Explore Johannesburg Climate Week from 21 to 25 September 2026. Find daily activities, venues, times and registration links in our practical event guide.

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Giraffe blood pressure: How the tallest animal copes

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Discover how giraffes manage high blood pressure, why they spread their legs to drink and what their unusual circulation could teach scientists about us.

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Rainbow Smiles: Young Bakers With Big Cupcake Plans

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Meet Iminathi Goje and Maya Mgcina, the young Rainbow Smiles founders creating character cupcakes while balancing their growing business with school and play.

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Volunteers Turn Dumping Sites Into Community Gardens

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Meet the volunteers reclaiming dumping sites and riverbanks, and find practical ways to support clean-ups and report illegal dumping in Johannesburg.

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Absa Backs Young Barbers Through Legends Academy

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Young barbers graduate from an Absa-backed Legends Barber Academy programme combining technical barbering and entrepreneurship skills.

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Bryanston Potjiekos Battle Raises Funds for Oasis Haven

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Fifteen BNI chapters battled over their best potjiekos recipes at Bryanston Sports Club while raising funds for Oasis Haven's 20 children.

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A Slow Sunday Lunch Around the Fire at Dikeme Farms

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Enjoy a fire-to-table long lunch at Dikeme Farms in the Cradle of Humankind, with South African wine pairings, live music and countryside views.

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Comic Con Africa 2026: What to Expect in Joburg

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Comic Con Africa returns to Joburg from 24 to 27 September 2026. Here’s what to expect, from gaming and cosplay to celebrities, comics and family fun.

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2D Barcodes in South Africa: What Shoppers Need to Know

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South Africa is moving towards 2D barcodes that could give shoppers more product information while improving food safety, traceability and waste reduction.

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Online Shopping Scams: SAPS Warning for Gauteng Residents

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SAPS warns Gauteng residents about online shopping scams, fake payment proof, suspicious QR codes and unsafe meetups. Here’s how to stay safer.

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Romance Scams: Safer Online Dating in South Africa

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Learn how romance scams unfold, which warning signs to notice and how to protect your money, with practical advice and reporting contacts for South Africans.

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Johannesburg has pushed the start of its public swimming season to October, while Albertskroon’s pool remains stuck behind repairs that have dragged on for years.

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Johannesburg’s public pools will reopen in phases from October, but Albertskroon remains closed as pump and maintenance repairs continue.

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