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Second accused intends to abandon bail in Kariega murder case
A second suspect in the Kariega murder and disappearance investigation abandoned her bail application during a packed court appearance on Friday.
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Undocumented foreign nationals arrested near Reitz as tensions soar
The nine suspects remain in police custody while immigration authorities finalise administrative and legal processes to determine their status in South Africa.
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Hout Bay Harbour named as cocaine gateway in New Intelligence report
A new GI-TOC report flags Hout Bay harbour as a key cocaine gateway linked to international cartels and Namibian smuggling routes.
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Succulent poaching crisis threatens Western Cape biodiversity
Succulent poaching has escalated into an environmental crisis threatening South Africa’s biodiversity hotspots.
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Legendary Trans Baviaans races on despite flood chaos
The legendary Trans Baviaans 24-hour MTB race will go ahead on 8 August despite devastating floods, with an alternative route to be used.
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23-Metre giant of the sea found dead on Gansbaai beach in extraordinary stranding
The second-largest whale species on the planet and one of the most vulnerable washed up on the shores of Die Plaat in Gansbaai.
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SA and Ghana in diplomatic row over migrant death claims
A diplomatic dispute has erupted between South Africa and Ghana after Ghanaian authorities claimed one of their citizens was killed during anti-migrant protests.
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Calls mount to strip Zuma of privileges after meeting with fugitive Gupta in India
Jacob Zuma’s meeting with Ajay Gupta in India has ignited calls to revoke his presidential privileges amid ongoing state capture controversies.
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Arrest made in murder of Gqeberha councillor Sicelo Mleve
The suspect is expected to appear in the New Brighton Magistrate’s Court today, facing charges of murder, armed robbery and the possession of firearms.
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City Power workers held hostage overnight in Ennerdale electricity stand-off
Three electricians working for City Power were held captive for 12 hours by community members demanding illegal electricity connections.
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