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Powerful new short film sheds light on a ‘David and Goliath’ battle to protect South Africa’s oceans
The film carries an urgent call to protect South Africa’s rich and irreplaceable marine heritage from the growing threat of offshore oil and gas exploration. It weaves together the stories of coastal communities, activists, scientists, and traditional fishers who are…
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UPDATE | Xoliseka Lali murder suspects appear in court
Three men allegedly involved in Emalahleni Chief Whip Xoliseka Lali’s murder appeared at Queenstown Magistrate’s Court today, 30 July.
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Three suspects arrested following murder of Emalahleni Chief Whip
Three suspects arrested by Eastern Cape police for the murder of Xoliseka Lali (43), Chief Whip of Emalahleni Local Municipality.
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Major earthquake strikes Russia’s Far East, triggers Pacific-wide tsunami warnings and mass evacuations
Officials in Hawaii are urging residents to evacuate coastal areas and move inland following one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded, which struck Russia’s sparsely populated Far East region early […]
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Trump’s 30% tariffs threaten South Africa’s Citrus industry as deadline looms
With just days remaining before President Donald Trump’s administration implements devastating 30% tariffs on South African imports, the country’s citrus industry is sounding urgent alarms about the catastrophic impact on rural communities and thousands of jobs
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New York: Gunman kills four in Manhattan office tower shooting
A gunman with a history of mental health issues killed four people, including a police officer, during a shooting spree in central Manhattan.
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Wellington: Polisiesersant in hof ná moord op eksmeisie se kêrel
’n Polisiespeurder van Kleinvlei, Wayne Wantza, bly in aanhouding ná ’n skietvoorval wat glo spruit uit ’n liefdesdriehoek waarin een man dood is en ’n vrou ernstig gewond is.
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Activists march in Simon’s Town to stop removal of Cape Peninsula baboons
Activists marched in Simon’s Town to save Cape Peninsula baboons from forced removal. “This campaign demands accountability, not just for baboons, but for how we treat the wild spaces and beings who share this land with us,” said activist Chad…
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Residents object to proposed Karoo Geophysical Research Project
KEJM members from Willowmore, Rietbron, Graaff-Reinet, Middelburg and Cradock joined SCLC at Karoo Geophysical Research Project hearings.
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Police catch suspect after robbery at petrol station in Zastron
ZASTRON. A 31-year-old suspect was arrested in Zastron following a business robbery at a petrol station early on Sunday, 27 July. The incident occurred at approximately 00:53 and was reported to […]
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