Yaseen Gaffar
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Whether you are casting your ballot in a local council election or participating in a national poll, understanding the official ground rules – and knowing your rights at the voting station – is essential to making your voice heard.
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Three South African Police Service officers stationed at Polokwane International Airport were arrested on Monday evening in connection with a corrupt scheme that led to the disappearance of nearly 50 undocumented foreign nationals last year.
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Helderberg Hospital in Somerset West marked World Trauma Day with a programme raising awareness of trauma’s impact on healthcare workers and the community
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A joint law-enforcement operation brought an end to illicit abalone transportation along the scenic R44 on Thursday 15 October, marking the third major perlemoen bust in the Helderberg region in under three weeks.
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The political landscape in Knysna has reached a boiling point following a bitter public feud between the Knysna Independent Movement (KIM) and the Democratic Alliance (DA). The dispute, centred on allegations of disinformation and local government coalitions, has now spilled over into both criminal charges and detailed public disclosures.
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In a dramatic week at the Knysna Magistrate’s Court, former Knysna Mayor Thando Matika, Acting Municipal Manager Boy Manqoba Ngubo, and Acting Chief Financial Officer Busisiwe Lubelwana were each granted R20,000 bail following their arrests on severe charges including corruption, money laundering, and extortion.
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National Commissioner of Correctional Services Makgothi Samuel Thobakgale has issued an encouraging message to the 268 Grade 12 candidates from the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) as they sit for their National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations.
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After 38 consecutive years as a cornerstone of South Africa’s summer sporting calendar, the Trans Agulhas Challenge will not take place in 2026, as organisers pause the iconic event to secure a new headline sponsor for a triumphant return in 2027.
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The commotion over the weekend saw several videos posted online showing crowds drinking openly, obstructing traffic, and disturbing the peace along the promenade, prompting renewed community demands for stricter enforcement and immediate consequences for bylaw offenders.
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A high-speed pursuit along the N2 highway from Grabouw to Gordon’s Bay ended in the arrest of a suspect and the seizure of more than 2 000 illegal abalone on Tuesday night (6 October).
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