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Hawks refer Tammy Taylor franchise dockets to NPA as Peet Viljoen awaits bail hearing
Peet and Mel Viljoen face potential prosecution over allegations they sold non-existent nail salon franchises to aspiring entrepreneurs, as Peet simultaneously awaits a formal bail hearing on 400 separate charges linked to a R27‑million municipal property fraud scheme.
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Alarming rate of teen pregnancies in WC during ’24/’25
The DA is calling for urgent accountability after 296 pregnancies were recorded among girls aged 10 to 14 in the Western Cape in 2024/25.
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Police investigate murder of Malawian man as xenophobic tensions rise
South African police have opened a murder investigation following the death of a 29-year-old Malawian national in Pietermaritzburg.
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South African motorists line up for big July fuel price cuts despite tax clawback
A dramatic plunge in global oil prices alongside a surging local currency is set to drive fuel prices down significantly in July – comfortably absorbing the total expiration of the government’s multi-billion rand fuel levy relief scheme.
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Community mourns the death of dedicated sergeant from Bishop Lavis
Bishop Lavis communities mourn the death of Sergeant Tembani Mditshwa, who died when a vehicle in which he was travelling caught fire on the R300.
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Government aims to plant 10 million trees on Heritage Day
South Africa’s Heritage Day initiative aims to plant 10 million trees, engaging citizens to combat climate change and promote sustainability.
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Kommer groei verder oor beoogde brandstofaanleg by Hopefield
Teenstand teen die voorgestelde R50-miljard-brandstofaanleg naby Hopefield groei namate erfenis- en omgewingsgroepe meer vrae opper.
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Police raids in Heideveld, Manenberg net drugs, guns and two arrests
Police raids in Heideveld and Manenberg uncovered drugs, illegal firearms and ammunition, leading to the arrest of two men linked to gangs.
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Overberg: eight confirmed incidents where electric poles have been vandalised
In what has become a disturbing pattern, electricity poles have been deliberately cut and cables stolen across the district.
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Nine children rescued from illegal initiation school in Northern Cape
An illegal initiation school in Jankempdorp has been shut down after authorities discovered nine children at the site.
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