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Ramaphosa vows action on GBV and women’s economic empowerment in Women’s Day address
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the keynote address as South Africa marks 70 years since the 1956 women’s march.
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Massive fire sweeps through Jika Joe informal settlement in KZN; estimated 100 dwellings affected
Emergency services tackle a major fire at Jika Joe Informal Settlement in Pietermaritzburg, sparing lives but damaging 100 homes.
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Woman accused of over R300 000 SASSA grant fraud granted bail
A 58-year-old woman accused of defrauding SASSA of more than R336,000 in foster care grants has been granted R1,000 bail.
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Free State water crisis persists despite R156 billion national infrastructure funding
Free State communities face severe water shortages despite a R156 billion investment, highlighting critical infrastructure risks and public health concerns.
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Female-led Eastern Cape operations net 68 drunk-driving arrests
Female traffic officers have led Women’s Month law enforcement operations in the Eastern Cape, resulting in 68 suspected drunk-driving arrests.
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Lionel Messi’s father Jorge dies aged 68
Jorge Messi, the father and agent of Lionel Messi, has died aged 68, the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner’s childhood club Newell’s Old Boys announced on Saturday.
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Digital banking crime costs South Africans R2.4 billion in 2025
Digital banking crime in South Africa surged to R2.4 billion in 2025, with app fraud accounting for over 70% of losses.
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Dead sardine reports ease as Western Cape investigation continues
No new dead or dying sardines have been reported since 6 August as investigations continue into the cause of the Western Cape fish deaths.
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Flights cancelled ahead of Typhoon Dolphin moving over China
As Typhoon Dolphin approaches China hundreds of flights are being cancelled and thousands are evacuated.
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Nocturnal ‘coffee frog’ discovered in Costa Rica
A tiny greenish, noctural frog that thrives in coffee plantations has been discovered in the Costa Rica’s central Pacific region, where it also faces risks from agrochemicals used in farming.
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