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Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended as tensions escalate across region
The ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon will be extended for three weeks, US President Donald Trump announced.
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Physiotherapy makes every movement and stretch count at Helen Bishop Home
Due to profound disabilities and special needs, the young residents of the Helen Bishop Home in Kimberley have limited mobility. Every stretch, movement and exercise whilst receiving physiotherapy helps them reach important milestones.
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WATCH | President suspends Masemola, appoints acting police commissioner
President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola on precautionary suspension and appointed Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane as acting Police Commissioner.
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Photo of migrant family separation in US scoops World Press prize
A heartbreaking photograph of a separated Ecuadoran family wins the 2025 World Press Photo of the Year, highlighting immigration struggles.
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Cape Town SPCA calls for ban on cruel glue traps
The SPCA warns glue traps cause extreme suffering and may be illegal, urging Cape Town to ban their sale and promote humane alternatives.
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Social grant recipients must replace old SASSA cards by August deadline
Postbank has begun the final push to replace old SASSA Gold Cards, warning social grant recipients they have until 31 August to switch to the new Postbank Black Cards or their old cards will stop working.
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Nuy-vallei heet ook pampoendal nadat boer met bielie van pampoen spog
Twee van die drie grootste pampoene wat aan die Groot Pampoenfees in Heidelberg deelgeneem het, is in die Nuy-vallei buite Worcester gekweek. Die fees, wat besoekers en pampoene van wyd […]
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Justice Cecil Somyalo honoured for reshaping Eastern Cape judiciary
From unpaid interpreter in a rural village to reshaping South Africa’s judiciary—Justice Somyalo’s journey reflects quiet determination.
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Major wastewater plant upgrades near completion for Despatch residents
The Despatch Wastewater Treatment Works is 87.5% upgraded, now achieving 88% compliance, enhancing public health and environmental protection.
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Student rescued after 24-hour operation along Elandspad River in Du Toitskloof
A student was rescued after a dramatic 24-hour operation along the Elandspad River in Du Toitskloof, where he was left stranded following flash flooding.
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