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Maternity ward at hospital in Bloemfontein closes due to extreme cold
Cold conditions in the maternity ward of the National Hospital in Bloemfontein was so bad, that the Department of Labour ordered the closure of the ward on Thursday.
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Father sentenced to life in prison for raping biological daughter
The Ladybrand Regional Court has sentenced a man (47) found guilty of raping his biological daughter. WO Mmako Mophiring confirmed the incident had happened when the child (8) visited her father.
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Businessman rescued after six-week kidnapping ordeal: Two suspects killed in shootout
A 60-year-old businessman has been dramatically rescued after spending six weeks in captivity, following an intense police operation that left two kidnappers dead and three others behind bars.
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Yogi celebrates International Yoga Day on Naval Hill
Local yoga instructors from Bloemfontein and Kimberley joined forces to celebrate International Yoga Day at The Edge on Naval Hill.
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‘Sistemiese mislukkings’ in Deveney Nel-moordsaak in nuwe boek blootgelê
Misdaadverslaggewer Julian Jansen se nuutste boek ondersoek die tragiese dood van ‘n 16-jarige leerling en die waarskuwingstekens wat geïgnoreer is. In ‘n pragtige plattelandse dorpie het ‘n ondenkbare tragedie ontvou […]
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Footage shines light on gross misconduct at old-age home in Welkom
WARNING: Graphic content. The emotional scenes playing off in the videos are exacerbated by photos of extremely bruised hands, bleeding lips, and bruises, scratches and scrapes to the face.
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Former policeman sentenced to 15 years for 1987 anti-apartheid activist murder
he Pretoria High Court delivered a historic 15-year prison sentence today (10 July) to former policeman Johan Marais, for the 1987 murder of anti-apartheid activist Caiphus Nyoka.
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Young leopard dies after being caught in gin traps near Heidelberg
CapeNature confirmed the death of a young leopard following a call to assist in a rescue operation on 2 July in the Heidelberg area, near the World Heritage site Boosmansbos.
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Facebook romance scammers steal R3.4 million from Western Cape woman
Two young men appeared in the Bellville Magistrates Court today (10 July) following their arrest for an elaborate Facebook romance scam.
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Caster Semenya wins major European Court victory in fight against World Athletics rules
When 19-year-old Caster Semenya stormed to victory in the 800m final at the 2009 World Championships in Berlin, the unknown South African athlete had no idea she was about to become the center of one of sport’s most controversial debates.
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