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Operation Prosper nets 1 149 suspects as police intensify crackdown on illegal mining and organised crime
The South African Police Service (SAPS), supported by the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), has arrested 1 149 suspects and seized 25 illegal firearms
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Calm restored in Jeffreys Bay after violent protests, police remain deployed
SAPS confirmed that the situation in Jeffreys Bay and the broader Kouga region remains calm, following violent protests on 16 July.
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South Africa’s school sanitation progress faces scrutiny
DBE announces completion of sanitation projects at 3,372 schools, but concerns remain over pit toilets and ongoing school infrastructure challenges.
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Progress made in eradication of pit latrines in schools
Eastern Cape welcomes completion of the 2018 SAFE pit toilet eradication backlog, while acknowledging sanitation challenges and infrastructure needs remain.
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Kouga on alert as Foot-and-Mouth Disease confirmed in Thornhill
Kouga Municipality has urged livestock owners to remain vigilant after Foot-and-Mouth Disease cases were confirmed in Thornhill and nearby areas.
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NPA secures right to appeal Omotoso acquittal
The Supreme Court of Appeal has granted the National Prosecuting Authority leave to appeal the controversial acquittal of Nigerian televangelist Timothy Omotoso.
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Tragic loss as young SA rugby star Luqobo Makwedini dies in France
South African rugby has been plunged into mourning following the death of promising young prop Luqobo “Bibo” Makwedini.
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South African World Cup midfielder Jayden Adams dies at 25
Bafana Bafana footballer Jayden Adams (25), who represented his country at the 2026 World Cup, has died.
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Sentencing continues tomorrow in KwaZakhele mass shooting case
A convicted mass murderer faces life imprisonment after victims’ families detailed the devastating toll of the 2023 KwaZakhele birthday party mass murder.
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Contractor begins R62 reconstruction between Kareedouw and Joubertina
The contractor appointed to reconstruct the washed-away R62 between Kareedouw and Joubertina has officially commenced work on the flood-damaged route.
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