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Pope leads torch-lit Colosseum procession before Easter
Pope Leo XIV led a torch-lit procession at the Colosseum in Rome as he prepares for his first Easter as pontiff in the shadow of war in the Middle East.
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Health officials sound vaccination alarm as flu season hits early
The early flu season prompts an urgent vaccination call as health officials warn of potential high respiratory illness burden in medical facilities ahead.
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Second Turkish-owned ship and yet another Indian-flagged tanker cross Hormuz strait
A second Turkish-flagged ship has crossed the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran had closed due to escalating conflicts following US-Israeli strikes.
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Planned water maintenance to disrupt supply across Cape Town
Planned water maintenance across Cape Town from 7 to 10 April will cause outages and low pressure, with residents urged to store water in advance.
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Seven-month water drainage crisis forces intervention in Koppies
A seven-month-old stormwater drainage infrastructure failure in Koppies has prompted ward councillor intervention for intensified oversight efforts.
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City confirms waste collection will continue over Easter
Cape Town waste collection will continue as normal over Easter, with residents urged to put bins out early and report missed pickups after 48 hours.
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Artemis astronauts more than halfway to Moon, putting Earth in rearview
The Artemis 2 astronauts have passed the halfway point between Earth and the Moon on Saturday as they sped toward a planned lunar flyby.
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South Africa urged to tackle growing stray animal crisis
South Africa faces a stray animal crisis with 4,05 million homeless dogs and cats representing 22% of companion animals. Four Paws calls for legislative action.
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Search continues for fisherman swept off rocks near Herolds Bay
Search efforts continue after a 70-year-old fisherman was swept off rocks at Herolds Bay, with NSRI and emergency teams scouring sea, air and shoreline.
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One of separated conjoined twins dies from organ failure
One of the conjoined twin boys who underwent separation surgery in March at Mankweng Hospital in Limpopo has died from organ failure, Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba has confirmed.
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