Yaseen Gaffar
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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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The drastic intervention, spearheaded by draft amendments to the Second-Hand Goods Act, aims to choke off the untraceable financial incentives that fuel widespread cable theft, blackouts, and infrastructure destruction across the nation.
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The discovery of a badly decomposed body on the shoreline at Blue Waters beach in Strandfontein on Monday morning (5 October) has reignited a painful mix of hope and anguish for the family of missing 22-year-old Slade van der Walt, as authorities await forensic testing to determine the deceased’s identity.
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Tributes pour in from across the country for dynamic former outside back Dewald Naudé, who remembered for his skill, humility, and memorable performances.
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Emergency services deploy rescue craft, drones and police divers as search operations continue for an 18-year-old teenager and a 25-year-old man.
