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Feeling the pinch: Cape taxi operators break even on fuel costs
October’s fuel price hike has pushed Cape Town taxi operators to break-even, leaving the industry caught between rising costs and struggling commuters.
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El Niño to peak in December, could be strongest since 1950
El Niño will intensify before peaking in December and could become one of the strongest events recorded since 1950, UN warns.
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SASSA deploys 1 000 contract workers to tackle long queues at offices
The South African Social Security Agency is deploying around 1 000 contract workers across the country to address severe staffing shortages that have left beneficiaries waiting more than two and a half hours at service points.
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Serious crime now combated in faster, safer, smarter ways, including aerial surveillance
Cape Town’s Mayor launched new SWAT and Aviation Units to enhance crime-fighting efforts, utilizing advanced technology and aerial support.
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Fuel hikes: How motorists can save at the pump
Find ways to ease the impact of fuel prices high on your finances. Learn effective strategies for smarter driving and car maintenance.
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Covid informal settlement residents vow to escalate service-delivery protests
Mfuleni residents protest for basic services like toilets, water, and electricity, threatening to escalate actions if the City of Cape Town does not respond.
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Communities urge Nersa to reject Eskom tariff hikes at public hearings
Community groups are calling on Nersa to reject Eskom’s proposed electricity price increases of 8.83% and expand free basic electricity for poor households.
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Camps Bay police warn matric learners ahead of valedictory parties
Camps Bay police have warned matric learners that arrests will follow for breaking the law during valedictory celebrations at Cape Town beaches.
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All we want is electricity: Siyangena informal settlement protest turns violent
Irate residents from Siyangena informal settlement in Lower Crossroads barricaded Govan Mbeki and New Eisleben roads with stones and burning tyres
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