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Mugabe’s son sentenced for firearm offences, co-accused jailed for shooting security guard
The son of late Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe has been sentenced to pay heavy fines or face imprisonment after pleading guilty to pointing a firearm.
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Fuel levy relief extended to June amid Middle East crisis
Government has extended temporary fuel levy relief until the end of June, citing ongoing pressure on global oil prices due to the Middle East conflict.
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Iran executes 21, arrests 4 000 since Middle East war began: UN
Iran has executed at least 21 people and arrested more than 4 000 since the Middle East war began.
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Vereeniging airport loses licence over alleged tender irregularities
ereeniging Airport in Gauteng has lost its licence following alleged tender irregularities of between R100 000 and R180 000.
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EC Health Department records significant drop in child, teenage births
Births among girls aged 10–19 are declining across the Eastern Cape, signalling that years of targeted health interventions are working.
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Metro rolls out R21.5m fleet to strengthen crime fighting and disaster response
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has unveiled a R21.5 million safety and security fleet to improve crime prevention and emergency response.
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South Africa unveils R12.5 billion border upgrade to combat illegal migration and boost trade
South Africa plans a R12.5 billion border upgrade, enhancing infrastructure at six key ports to improve trade, security, and efficiency.
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Cape Town airport handles record one million passengers in March
Cape Town International Airport processed more than one million two-way passengers during March 2026.
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King Charles and Trump toast ties despite Iran tensions
Britain’s King Charles and Donald Trump hailed their countries’ longstanding ties at a White House state dinner on Tuesday.
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Half of Gauteng schools beyond capacity as overcrowding crisis deepens
Gauteng’s education system is buckling under severe overcrowding, with nearly half of all provincial schools operating beyond capacity.
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