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Oil plunges, stocks jump as Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open
Oil prices dropped over 10% after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz open, boosting stock markets and hopes for peace talks.
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Grandfather sentenced after pleading guilty to granddaughter’s rape
Grandfather (58) from De Doorns sentenced to 25 years for raping 14-year-old granddaughter at Orchard. 5 years suspended after guilty plea.
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Funny old world | The week’s offbeat news
From outlaw ostriches to China’s meaty rewards for slimming. Your weekly roundup of offbeat stories from around the world.
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Eskom secures 7% wage deal as electricity costs soar
Eskom has concluded a three-year wage agreement that will see workers receive a 7% annual salary increase, significantly above current wage growth trends.
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‘Stop in the name of life’! says Cape Town city councillor
A Cape Town city councillor is taking a lone stand in a crusade against reckless drivers in a suburb notorious for road hogs.
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Forensic lab handover to strengthen KwaZulu-Natal crime fight
A new forensic science laboratory was handed over in Durban on Friday to support SAPS in KwaZulu-Natal’s fight against crime.
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Mugabe’s son pleads guilty to lesser charges in Johannesburg shooting case
The youngest son of Zimbabwe’s former president Robert Mugabe has pleaded guilty to reduced charges in a shooting case that left his gardener badly wounded.
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Mandrax, tik found at former SANDF member’s house
Former SANDF member Leslie Richard (60) reappeared at Middelburg court for bail application on drug dealing charges worth R16,100.
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Wellington woman arrested for drugs in sting operation
A 43-year-old woman was arrested in Wellington on Thursday (16 April) after police seized drugs during a coordinated operation in Hoop Street. According to Western Cape police spokesperson Constable Ndakhe […]
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Lebanese civilians head home as truce with Israel takes effect
Thousands of displaced Lebanese civilians took to the road, hoping that a 10-day ceasefire with Israel would allow them to return to their homes.
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