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New Firehorse restaurant opens at Vergelegen in Somerset West
Vergelegen opens temporary Firehorse restaurant in Somerset West to replace fire-damaged Stables while planning permanent replacement.
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Africa Food Show returns amid Africa’s expanding food and beverage market
Driven by rapid urbanization, population expansion and shifting consumer demand, Africa’s food economy is evolving at pace.
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City plans Harrington Square upgrades to boost safety and accessibility
Harrington Square and its surrounds in the City Bowl are under review, with the city prioritising upgrades to create a safer, more accessible public space.
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Road safety operations to target high-risk areas during back-to-back long weekends
Law enforcement will enhance monitoring on South Africa’s high-risk routes during upcoming holidays due to increased travel and pedestrian safety concerns.
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Gqeberha urban trees under threat from invasive PSHB beetle
An invasive beetle is spreading across Gqeberha’s green spaces, with new infestations raising concern about its threat to the city’s urban ecosystem.
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New research exposes gaps in South Africa’s fight against stunting
Research reveals South Africa’s inadequate efforts against child stunting, affecting over a quarter of children under five, highlighting inconsistencies and fragmentation in solutions.
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Florida investigates ChatGPT’s role in university mass shooting
Florida authorities have launched a criminal investigation into whether artificial intelligence played a role in a deadly mass shooting at Florida State University.
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New history curriculum shifts focus to African perspective in SA schools
South Africa’s proposed history curriculum shifts towards African perspectives, critical thinking and enquiry-based learning across all grades.
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Jack van der Spuy murder case continues in Somerset West court
Two suspects facing murder charges for Jack van der Spuy’s death in a Somerset West house fire appeared in court with next appearance Friday.
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School system collapse demands urgent deployment of social workers
South Africa’s education system faces a crisis of violence, hunger, and teacher shortages, severely affecting students’ wellbeing and learning.
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