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WATCH | Outcry over Strand Beach chaos prompts call for tougher action
The commotion over the weekend saw several videos posted online showing crowds drinking openly, obstructing traffic, and disturbing the peace along the promenade, prompting renewed community demands for stricter enforcement and immediate consequences for bylaw offenders.
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Full court slams eThekwini over chronic sewage crisis, denies leave to appeal
The full court bench unanimously dismissed the city’s bid to take the matter to the supreme court of appeal, ordering eThekwini to pay punitive legal costs.
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DA wants Lobishe held liable for R25m transformer lease
The DA has launched a Gqeberha High Court application alleging Mayor Babalwa Lobishe is liable for unlawful expenditure over a transformer lease.
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Could beach wells turn the tide for Milnerton Lagoon?
A new City pilot project is testing whether saline groundwater can improve water quality and environmental conditions in the troubled Milnerton Lagoon.
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Western Cape rare earth mine set to boost local economy
Matzikama rare earth mine begins production with phase 1 plant, creating jobs and positioning South Africa in global minerals market.
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NovaNews Newscast — Today’s Top Stories, 8 October 2026
A Gauteng pastor is on the run after allegedly raping a woman and killing her baby near Atteridgeville, the Road Accident Fund faces R400 billion in liabilities, and a South African mechanic held in Mozambique is free.
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Police admit searches of ex-prince Andrew’s homes were unlawful, court hears
Police have admitted search warrants used to raid ex-prince Andrew’s homes were unlawful, a High Court judge revealed on Thursday.
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Chris Hani’s first military training was in Mamre, new biography reveals
Chris Hani received his first military training at a Mamre farm in Cape Town, a new authorised biography by Zakes Mda reveals.
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India-Brazil-South Africa multinational maritime exercise launches
Naval Base Simon’s Town hosts Exercise IBSAMAR from 8 to 20 October 2026, featuring advanced sea maneuvers and gunnery drills by three global navies
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Umalusi ready for final exams, pledges tight monitoring of irregularities
South Africa’s education quality watchdog has warned teachers and principals not to prevent learners from writing their final examinations.
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