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New Zealand foreign minister sparks diplomatic row with racist comments
New Zealand’s foreign minister faces diplomatic complaint from China after telling Chinese-born MP to “go back to your own country”.
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Final push for voter registration this weekend
Western Cape’s final voter registration weekend opens Saturday as IEC prepares for 2026 local elections with 1 623 stations across province.
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Police seek person of interest in Bronville murder investigation
Police are appealing to the public for assistance in tracing a person of interest in connection with the murder of a 40-year-old man in Winnie Park, Bronville.
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Community welcomes abandonment of bail by suspected extortionist
Bonteheuwel has welcomed an extortion suspect abandoning her bail bid. Ward councillor Angus McKenzie says the community’s courage made it possible.
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Somerset West public transport safety gets ministerial push
Western Cape Mobility Minister Sileku visited Somerset West’s PTI as the department ramps up action against illegal taxi operators and licence violations.
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Interschools 2026: Paarl gears up for legendary rugby showdown
The historic Paarl Interschools rugby derby transforms the Cape Winelands town into a sea of colour as two 150-year-old rivals prepare for battle.
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Life sentence for Kensington man who shot two police officers
A Kensington man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for shooting two police officers in 2024, leaving one constable with life-changing injuries.
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Broken windows, broken heritage: Memorial office vandalised while buck is passed
The custodian’s office opposite the Honoured Dead Memorial has been hijacked by vagrants, resulting in vandalism and residential use by untidy trespassers. This despite the fact that it is in the public eye, with thousands of motorists and pedestrians passing…
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Government launches campaign to cut red tape that strangles small businesses
The Red Tape Reduction campaign was launched to cut the red tape that is strangling small businesses.
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New R500 fee for South Africa’s digital visa system: what travellers need to know
Home Affairs proposes R500 fee for Electronic Travel Authorisation system, significantly reducing costs for visa applicants while making the digital platform financially sustainable.
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