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Community programme inspires residents to uplift others
Ocean View residents in Jeffreys Bay are uplifting vulnerable community members after joining the Adopt-a-Village SA transformation programme.
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Concerns mount over ‘under-resourced’ NMB Metro Police
Nelson Mandela Bay’s Metro Police faces a serious operational crisis with only four vehicles available, prompting calls for significant department expansion.
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South Africa sees first interest rate hike in three years as inflation pressures mount
The South African Reserve Bank raised the repo rate to 7%, increasing pressure on consumers amid rising inflation and financial difficulties.
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Family fights to save Percy Hickman’s African Dawn Bird and Wildlife Sanctuary
Percy Hickman’s children are determined to keep their late father’s dream alive following his sudden passing on 30 April.
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SBDM targets recovery and growth in new budget after fires and floods
SBDM Council approves the 2026/2027 budget, reaffirming its commitment to service delivery, socio-economic development and disaster mitigation.
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Death of JBay businessman sees charge upgraded to culpable homicide
Jeffreys Bay businessman Pirow Viljoen (83) has died following a motor vehicle accident on 23 May, with charges now set to be upgraded to culpable homicide.
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‘Forgotten’ Tiryville residents have to dig for water
Tiryville residents are struggling with severe water outages since February, lacking communication from their councillor and facing health risks.
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Four teenagers shot dead, one wounded in Motherwell mass shooting
Four teenagers were shot dead and one left injured at a Motherwell house, with police saying the motive remains unknown.
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Two bodies recovered from Gqeberha beachfront in tragic day of drownings
The Gqeberha coastline became the scene of tragedy on 25 May, as SAPS responded to two drowning incidents that claimed the lives of two young men.
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Murder probe launched after two men found shot dead in Despatch house
SAPS investigate murder incident after two men were found shot dead inside a Despatch house, while a 27-year-old woman was wounded in her hand.
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