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Easter crackdown nets 29 arrests on Western Cape roads
A total of 29 motorists were arrested during Easter roadblocks in the Western Cape, with drunk driving and unsafe vehicles among key offences
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Joint police and military operations target gang activity in Gqeberha
The South African Police Service, in close coordination with the South African National Defence Force, has conducted sustained joint operations in gang-and drug-affected areas of Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape, resulting in four arrests and the seizure of drugs and…
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Breaking news: Second US downed airman found safe and sound in Iran
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that a second airman downed inside Iran was “safe and sound” following a search and rescue operation.
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Planned water maintenance to disrupt supply across Cape Town
Planned water maintenance across Cape Town from 7 to 10 April will cause outages and low pressure, with residents urged to store water in advance.
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Power outage hits Cape Town airport after kites tangle in high-voltage lines
Cape Town International Airport runs on generator power after kites caused a pre-dawn outage, with minimal disruption as Eskom works to restore supply.
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Cape Town’s R87.8 bn budget: relief for some, ‘stealth tax’ fears for others
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis unveiled the R87.8bn “City of Hope” budget promising 60% households stable or reduced rates.
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Mfuleni residents demand urgent police station amid rising crime
Mfuleni residents demand a local police station due to rising crime, criticizing unfulfilled promises from past ministers regarding safety.
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Petrol up R3, diesel up R7: Record-breaking fuel increases hit SA motorists from April
South African motorists will face the largest fuel price increases in the country’s history from tomorrow, 1 April, with petrol rising by R3.06 per litre and diesel by more than R7.00 per litre.
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Deadly Gugulethu and Philippi-East shootings spark SANDF call
Community leaders from New Crossroads and Philippi East have condemned the shootings that occurred in their areas on Saturday 28 March and have called for the rapid deployment of South African National Defence Force (SANDF) members.
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Western Cape intensifies Easter road safety measures
Western Cape officials launched the 2026 Easter Road Safety Plan emphasizing zero tolerance for drunk driving, aiming to reduce road fatalities.
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