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Five arrested after body found near primary school
A man was found with multiple stab wounds near a primary school in Portlands, Mitchells Plain. Five suspects have been arrested by police.
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Washington Post ordered to reinstate fired columnist after social media dispute
Arbitrator rules Washington Post must reinstate columnist Karen Attiah and pay back wages after finding dismissal lacked sufficient cause.
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AARTO speeding fines now active in 62 municipalities with penalties up to R3 200
South African motorists in 62 municipalities face speeding fines up to R3 200 under AARTO, with demerit points system delayed until 2027.
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CUT’s first woman Vice-Chancellor to step down on ill-health grounds
Trailblazing Central University of Technology, Free State’s first woman Vice-Chancellor calls it quits with one year remaining on her contract.
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Six months into Iran war, Hormuz traffic plummets as thousands of sailors remain stranded
Six months into Middle East war, Strait of Hormuz remains largely paralysed with thousands of sailors stranded and traffic drastically reduced.
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Ukraine’s allies pledge continued support despite Russian threats
Coalition of 30 leaders meets in Kyiv on Independence Day, pledging sustained military aid despite Moscow’s escalating attacks and threats.
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Arrests alone won’t break gang grip — summit tells Parliament
A parliamentary summit on gang violence in the Cape has heard a resounding call for a fundamental shift from arrests to dismantling the entire ecosystem.
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Trump to double tariffs on Canadian vehicles as trade war escalates
US President Donald Trump said he will increase tariffs on Canadian vehicles to 50% from January 2027 as trade tensions between neighbouring countries intensify.
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Prince Harry steps down from African charity board amid abuse scandal
Prince Harry resigns from African Parks board after charity acknowledges rangers committed human rights abuses against indigenous community in Republic of Congo.
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DA lays criminal charges against failing municipal managers in Eastern Cape
Democratic Alliance lays criminal charges against Eastern Cape municipal managers as part of nationwide campaign targeting financial mismanagement and service delivery failures.
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