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Is poor local governance undermining Northern Cape’s potential?
Next week, the Northern Cape will host its inaugural Investment and Jobs Conference, designed to position the province as South Africa’s next great mining hub.
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New chancellor envisions SPU as regional anchor for human capital development
The second chancellor of the Sol Plaatje University in KImberley, Thebe Ikalafeng, was recently formally inaugurated.
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Rogue Free State police officer busted for business robbery
Free State police officer with a criminal record in custody following arrest in connection with the armed business robbery.
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Upington-born academic appointed as Dean of Students at Stellenbosch
Dr Leslie van Rooi, born and bred in Upington, was recently appointed as Dean of Students at the University of Stellenbosch, effective from 1 May.
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Eswatini top court rules US deportees entitled to lawyer access
Eswatini’s (Swaziland) top court has ruled that migrants deported from the United States to the African kingdom last July are entitled to visits from a local lawyer, according to a judgement seen by AFP on Friday.
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Intensive search continues for missing toddler in Limpopo
Police in Hoedspruit have intensified search operations for the 21-month-old Kahlodi Mokibelo, who disappeared from Sedawa Village in Mopani District last Friday afternoon.
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Father fears for unborn child as strike disrupts maternity care at Dora Nginza
A father fears for his unborn child as an unprotected strike at Dora Nginza Hospital in Gqeberha disrupts maternity and surgical services.
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Government proposal to reshape school history curriculum sparks debate over colonial-era content
A government proposal to overhaul South Africa’s school history curriculum has triggered fierce debate over which historical events should be taught, with critics warning that key colonial-period topics may be removed while supporters argue for a more African-centred narrative.
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School ordered to vacate premises amid property dispute with church
The New Brighton SDA Primary School has been issued a notice to vacate its premises following a procurement process that awarded the property to the Bantu Church of Christ.
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Suspended NMBM city manager paid R5.8m to stay home for 3 years
Suspended City Manager Dr Noxolo Nqwazi has reportedly received R5.8 million in salary payments since her October 2023 suspension over fraud allegations.
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