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Western Cape putting measures in place to deal with escalating anti-immigrant unrest
The Western Cape Government has activated a Joint Operations Centre to address social unrest linked to illegal immigration, emphasizing peaceful demonstrations.
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Ambulance worker dies after alleged smash-and-grab attack
A Western Cape EMS worker has died following a smash-and-grab attack in Cape Town. Police are investigating the incident.
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R720 road deterioration leaves Ngwathe communities without timeline for repairs
The R720 road’s deterioration remains unaddressed, impacting transport, safety, and economic activity, with uncertain repair timelines from authorities.
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DNA evidence confirms hotel owner’s remains recovered from Komatipoort crocodile
DNA results confirm that it was the remains of hotel owner Gabriel Barista that was found in the crocodile in Komatipoort.
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Sanco demands justice for Mfuleni burnt body victim
An unidentified body was discovered inside a burnt-out car at Covid informal settlement in Mfuleni.
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Police launch murder investigations into shootings of three men in Khayamandi
Three men were killed in Khayamandi after two separate shootings in the township Stellenbosch police confirmed.
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Klapmuts police shortages highlight wider Western Cape crisis
Klapmuts residents and leaders have renewed calls for improved police resources as staffing shortages and ageing infrastructure hamper policing.
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Questions over UK woman who ‘checked in’ months after her death
Questions remain over how a woman confirmed dead on 29 January was recorded checking in at Cape Town Airport nearly three months later.
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Stellenbosch University once again among the world’s top universities
Stellenbosch University has made it onto two distinguished ranking lists this June and has been named among the top tertiary institutions in the world.
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South African hunting operator fined in 15-year rhino trafficking legal battle
The mastermind behind a large-scale rhino horn trafficking enterprise has been sentenced to a fine of R2 million or four years imprisonment.
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