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Third body recovered in Addo river tragedy
A third body has been recovered after a Toyota Hilux carrying five Zimbabwean nationals was swept into the Coerney River in Addo.
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Operation Prosper yields six arrests in Welkom mining areas
Security forces arrested six suspects during Operation Prosper in Welkom, targeting illegal mining and associated crimes. The operation included the South African Police, Defence Force, and private security. Arrests were made for trespassing, possession of suspected gold, cable theft crimes,…
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All eyes on evening sky: Venus ‘meeting’ Jupiter will dazzle, no telescope needed
The planets Venus and Jupiter will over the next few days appear to move closer to each other and can be viewed 45 minutes after sunset.
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South Africa to launch biometric population register in migration crackdown
South Africa will establish a national biometric population register and phase out green identity books.
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Western Cape audit results mostly good, with notable exceptions
The province’s 2024-’25 audit outcomes show that 25 of 30 municipalities achieved unqualified results, the gold standard of audit outcomes.
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DNA evidence links serial rapist and robber to decade-long crime spree
Free State police have welcomed the sentence handed down by the Welkom Regional Court against Mzinkwe Leonard Binda (48), who was sentenced to life imprisonment on Tuesday, 2 June.
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The overlooked truth: Poor municipal services are stunting our children
Election promises must include action on child stunting, say experts as there is a link between poor municipal services and child malnutrion.
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Antonio Britto: Investigation continues into Stellenbosch University student’s death
Details and circumstances surrounding the death of Stellenbosch University student, Antonio Britto, are currently under investigation by SAPS with no new developments yet.
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Police arrest 139 in Kouga drug and immigration blitz
Sarah Baartman police arrested 139 suspects, including a Chinese business owner, during a week-long crackdown on drugs and illegal immigration.
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Police search for missing four-year-old
Police are seeking help to find four-year-old Felani Malatji, who vanished on June 7 while playing outside his grandmother’s house in Hani Park. His sister left briefly and upon return found him missing. Despite extensive searches by family and local…
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