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Israeli airstrikes leave children dead, residents describe horror in Gaza City
As drones buzzed overhead in the morning sun, Palestinians sifted through the rubble of a residential block in northern Gaza City, lifting a blanket that held the body of a victim of Israel’s ongoing bombardment.
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Christo Nel granted R5000 bail after claiming he ended mother’s suffering
GQEBERHA – Christo Nel (64) accused of murdering his elderly mother has been granted bail of R5000 after telling police he shot her to end her unbearable suffering. Nel, a freelance […]
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Inspiring rural youth through film, acting
Inga Makosonke, Director of New Motion Casting Agency, has confirmed that their first film, Dark Shadow, was aired on Mpuma-Kapa TV in July this year. The experience provided crucial lessons […]
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Rise of lab-grown diamonds sparks economic alarm in Southern Africa
Botswana and its southern African peers – nations that built much of their prosperity on diamonds – are scrambling to secure new sources of growth as cheaper, lab-grown alternatives disrupt the global market.
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DA slams SANDF’s R28m plan for ‘unaccredited’ training in Cuba
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has sharply the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) for approving a R28 million programme to send 20 officers to Cuba for what the party describes as “unaccredited, wasteful training.”
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Suspect in Charlie Kirk shooting had leftist ties, Utah governor says
The man arrested over the assassination of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk was romantically involved with a transgender roommate and held “leftist ideology,” Utah Governor Spencer Cox said, confirming details likely to fuel the national debate over the killing.
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Eastern Cape malls partner with Cupcakes of Hope to support children with cancer
Three Eastern Cape malls have now partnered with Cupcakes of Hope (CoH) to support South African children battling cancer.
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Constitutional Court strikes down gender-based marriage name law
South Africa’s Constitutional Court delivered a landmark ruling ths week, declaring that men have the right to adopt their wives’ surnames upon marriage, striking down legislation that the court found […]
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Diary | Dagboek – 11 September 2025
Discover exciting local events and activities happening in the Jeffreys Bay and St Francis Bay area this September and October. From vibrant markets and festivals to club meetings and religious services, there’s something for everyone in our community.
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St Francis Bay Corporate 5-a-side tournament a success
St Francis Bay came alive on 4 September 2025 as 20 corporate teams gathered for the first-ever 5-a-side Soccer Tournament.
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