Marti Will
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The Department of Water and Sanitation’s proposed regulations threaten the livelihoods of communities near South African dams by imposing restrictive access rules and requiring lease agreements for recreational activities. Critics warn that these changes could criminalize long-standing public rights and jeopardize small businesses reliant on tourism and recreation, prompting public objections.
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Die debat oor stertamputasie het weer in Suid-Afrika ontstaan, met Boerboel-telers wat hul stryd hof toe neem. Vir sommige beskerm die praktyk tradisie en funksie. Vir ander verteenwoordig dit onnodige skade aan ‘n geliefde nasionale ras.
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Mulilo has achieved financial close on the Middlepunt Solar PV project in South Africa, a 337MW solar facility near Welkom, representing a R4.4 billion investment. This project, part of the REIPPPP, will generate clean energy, create local jobs, and support community initiatives, positioning Matjhabeng as a renewable energy hub.
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Mangaung verloor R1,6 miljard se water terwyl inwoners ly. Die Vrystaatse LUR vir Samewerkende Regering en Tradisionele Sake (Cogta), Saki Mokoena, het dié syfers bekend gemaak in antwoord op ‘n vraag van die VF Plus in die Vrystaatse wetgewer tydens ‘n sitting verlede week.
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In Bothaville, two women and a minor were arrested for attempting to sell stolen lion cubs for R100,000 each, violating the National Environmental Management Biodiversity Act. A coordinated police operation recovered the cubs, highlighting wildlife trafficking concerns. One adult has been released on bail; the other remains in custody awaiting a court hearing.
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Hartbeespoort Dam suffers severe ecological degradation due to nutrient pollution from urban sewage and agricultural runoff, leading to rampant cyanobacteria and water hyacinth. Despite ongoing cleanup efforts using biocontrol agents and mechanical harvesting, the dam remains heavily contaminated, resulting in toxic water and “dead zones,” harming aquatic life.
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The Dihlabeng Local Municipality’s 2017 reservoir project has failed to enhance water storage capacity, raising concerns about municipal governance and service delivery. The Democratic Alliance stresses that this failure violates residents’ constitutional right to clean water. Urgent intervention is needed to address governance issues and restore confidence in municipal infrastructure projects.
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Five suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of a man who was allegedly killed for a mistaken identity.
