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Retreat shooting leaves one dead and teen injured
Steenberg police are investigating a suspected gang-related shooting in Retreat that claimed one life and left a 15-year-old boy injured.
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Over 200 undocumented miners arrested in major Johannesburg operation
South African police and military forces arrested 217 people, most of them undocumented foreign nationals, during a major operation targeting illegal miners.
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Trump declares Iran ceasefire ‘over’ as Strait of Hormuz attacks intensify
Tensions rise again over the Strait of Hormuz.
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BackaBuddy halts Mel Viljoen’s fundraising campaign as Peet’s bail application continues
BackaBuddy closed Peet Viljoen’s fundraising campaign for legal fees amid serious fraud charges and ongoing bail application, refunding donors.
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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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AARTO phase 2 rolls out: What this means for motorists
The AARTO Act’s second phase introduces significant changes for South African motorists and businesses, emphasising administrative handling of traffic fines.
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Illegal hunting in protected areas in the Overberg a crisis
Multiple calls for authorities to act against the increasing use of illegal dog hunting and wire snares in the Overberg.
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Search intensifies for 37-year-old hiker Itumeleng Mekoa in Helderberg Nature Reserve
A large-scale multi-agency search-and-rescue operation is urgently underway in the Helderberg Nature Reserve in Somerset West following the disappearance of 37-year-old hiker Itumeleng Mekoa. He has not been heard from since the weekend.
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‘Is Cape Winelands Airport being built on the right place?’
André Brink of Groot Phesantekraal Wine Estate questioned whether the Cape Winelands Airport is being built on the right place.
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CCTV among plans to protect Princess Vlei trail after vandalism
The Princess Vlei Forum and the City are planning stronger security, including possible CCTV cameras, after vandals targeted the new trail.
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