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Fuel crisis threatens to cripple South African economy as prices set to soar
South Africa’s fuel crisis threatens economic recovery with significant price hikes, causing panic buying and concerns among businesses and consumers.
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Humpback whale frees itself from German sandbank after six-day ordeal
A humpback whale stranded on a sandbank off Germany’s Baltic coast has freed itself after six days and was heading back out to sea on Sunday.
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Fire in mountains above De Doorns burns through the night
A second team was deployed this morning to bring the fire under control. They will stay on the scene throughout the day.
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South Africa’s first table grape shipment reaches Philippines
South Africa ships first table grapes to Philippines following 2025 market access grant, targeting 74,000 tonne import market.
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Zero tolerance for drunk, distracted driving ahead of Easter rush
As the Easter travel period begins, ChildSafe South Africa and the RTMC warn that unsafe road behaviour puts children and other travellers at risk.
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Western Cape police investigate shootings that killed five
South African Police Service officers in the Western Cape are investigating two separate shooting incidents that claimed five lives.
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Exotic pet trade flourishes in China despite welfare and safety concerns
Over 17 million people in China have exotic pets which are particularly popular among young people who widely share videos on social media platforms.
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York strips Sarah Ferguson of freedom of city over Epstein ties
Sarah Ferguson loses York freedom of city title over Jeffrey Epstein links as council votes unanimously to remove honorary status.
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South African designer wins top honours at Asian flower show
Western Cape designer Leon Kluge claims top honours at Asia’s largest flower show with his African-Chinese fusion garden design.
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First Princess steps into Mrs South Africa 2026 role after Singh’s resignation
First Princess Carika Bebb has officially assumed the title of Mrs South Africa 2026 following the resignation of Verushka Singh.
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