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Coal mine application near Kruger National Park draws fresh opposition over environmental risks
AfriForum opposes Tenbosch Mining’s coal mine proposal near Kruger National Park, citing risks to water security, agriculture, and conservation.
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Number of Western Cape’s protected nature reserves expanded
The Western Cape has significantly expanded its conservation footprint, with more than 81 000 ha of ecologically-important land now formally protected.
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K9 sniffs out crystal meth worth millions on truck bound for Cape Town
A tip-off lead to the arrest of a man after drugs worth millions of rands were found inside a truck on the N1 highway outside Worcester.
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Female traffic officer assaulted by taxi driver in Kraaifontein
A provincial traffic officer was allegedly assaulted by a minibus taxi driver during a province-wide road safety operation.
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Alcohol abuse contributes to Northern Cape crime – yet alcohol research foundation closes
Statistics show that alcohol abuse contributes to Northern Cape crime; yet the Foundation for Alcohol Related Research in the province is set to close.
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Free State water crisis highlights human rights failures
Residents of Koppies Extension 5 face a severe water crisis, lacking reliable supply for over three years, despite nearby water resources.
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Two school learners killed in stabbing incidents in Gauteng
Gauteng education authorities are reeling after two learners were fatally stabbed in separate incidents within days of each other.
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Western Cape vows 701 new teachers and 10 new schools in R35.1 billion education budget
The Western Cape Department of Education will receive R35.1 billion in the 2026/27 financial year, the largest departmental budget in the province.
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N1 near Kroonvaal closed due to accident
The N1 between Kroonvaal Plaza and the Engen Garages in the Free State are temporarily closes because of a big accident involving four vehicles.
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Khoi San ancestral remains laid to rest despite community opposition
The ancestral remains of 63 Khoi and San people were reburied near Steinkopf in the Northern Cape on Monday, despite resistance from local residents.
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