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Robben Island visitors return safely after ferry suffers mechanical failure
A mechanical failure on the Jester ferry left Robben Island visitors stranded at sea on Friday, delaying their return to Cape Town’s harbor.
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Six South Africans among nearly 3 000 missing after Nepal-Tibet floods
Six South Africans among 2 980 missing after Nepal-Tibet floods. Rescuers drill to reach 100 trapped in tunnel as death toll reaches 633.
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Three men receive four life sentences each for murder of Free State police officers
A Lesotho national is among the three suspects who were each handed four life sentences for killing two police officers.
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Cape Town wins double honours at World Travel Awards Africa
Cape Town named Africa’s Leading City Destination and Africa’s Leading Meetings & Conference Destination at World Travel Awards Africa 2026.
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Pack of 20 endangered African wild dogs poisoned near Okavango Delta
A total of 20 endangered African wild dogs have been killed in Botswana in what is suspected to be a poisoning incident.
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Former EMPD deputy chief and businessman in court over alleged blue lights fraud
Former Ekurhuleni Metro Police deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi and businessman Vusumuzi Matlala face corruption charges over alleged illegal use of blue lights on security vehicles.
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Electricity tariff credits on the cards for Nelson Mandela Bay residents
Nelson Mandela Bay has applied to restore its tiered electricity tariff, which could mean credits or adjustments for qualifying customers.
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Matjhabeng mayor accused of political interference in solar project
The DA warns political interference in the Middelpunt Solar Project may destabilize Hennenman and urges adherence to the Project Liaison Committee’s authority.
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Premier Foods to shut processing plant in Tulbagh
The Western Cape government fears Premier Foods will close its Tulbagh plant, impacting 250 permanent staff and many farmers.
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This week at the Madlanga Commission: Dramatic testimony of extortion, corruption and assassination plots
The Madlanga Commission concluded a dramatic week with allegations of tender corruption, extortion rackets and assassination attempts dominating proceedings.
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