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Eddie Eckstein: Beloved South African entertainer dies after six-decade career
Eddie Eckstein (86), South African comedian, musician and actor passed away on Saturday 14 November.
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Moving 300-year-old giants: Five baobabs travel 900 km in delicate rescue
Five baobab trees are currently being relocated after they were intercepted before an illegal export to Georgia.
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WATCH | Jubilant Donovan Marx discharged from hospital after brutal farm attack
Donovan Marx, who was seriously injured during a brutal farm attack on 28 October, was discharged from hospital on Thursday.
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Electoral Commission sets out final steps to seat new councillors
The Electoral Commission has outlined remaining procedures to publish elected councillors and convene first meetings of new municipal councils nationwide.
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Police emergency line fails to answer nearly 1.8m calls
Nearly 1.8 million SAPS 10111 calls were abandoned in 2025/26, including more than 377 000 at Cape Town’s Maitland call centre.
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Mayfair substation fires leave SABC without power for four days
SABC headquarters and thousands of residents remain without electricity after two weekend fires at the Mayfair substation damaged critical infrastructure.
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Expertise provides insight at CUT
With her extensive expertise in corporate governance, Ulandi Exner was appointed the Chairperson of the Council at the CUT.
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ANC faces coalition talks after worst-ever election result
South Africa’s ANC will meet Thursday to discuss coalition options after voters delivered the party its worst election result, securing just 31% support.
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Applications for newer Smart ID cards have never been easier
South Africans can now apply for a Smart ID Card at more than twice as many locations, following the expansion of Home Affairs’ Digital Partnership with Absa.
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Day marked to bring widespread attention to farm murders
Observe 1 December as the Global Day Against Farm Murders, honouring lives lost and calling for justice in rural communities.
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