Lise Beyers
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South Africa’s free basic electricity allocation for indigent households will be increased after the current 50 kilowatt-hour limit was deemed no longer adequate for modern household needs.
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A police officer received a 12-year prison sentence for instructing cattle theft, emphasizing abuse of his position in law enforcement.
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The Western Cape faces a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, with vaccine supplies dwindling and strict biosecurity measures urged for cattle farmers.
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Israel and Iran exchanged missile fire on Tuesday as the Middle East conflict intensified, with four Israeli soldiers killed in Lebanon.
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Prince Harry and other public figures are suing a UK publisher for privacy invasions, seeking substantial damages after a lengthy trial.
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Despite receiving funds for municipal accounts, Gauteng schools face electricity disconnections due to misallocation and unpaid debts.
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The North West Provincial Legislature has sounded the alarm over a surge in illegal mining operations and unauthorised chrome wash plants that are wreaking environmental havoc across the province, with lawmakers demanding immediate government intervention.
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President Cyril Ramaphosa has established a ministerial task team to mitigate the impact of a fuel price increase set for 1 April, as South Africa braces for what could be the steepest fuel hike since 2008.
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US currency will feature Donald Trump’s signature for the first time during the 250th anniversary of the nation, amid controversy.
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Minister Gayton McKenzie has denied allegations linking him to drug syndicates following claims made by a convicted fraudster serving time in prison.
