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R1.2 billion contract cancelled amid bribery claims
Cape Town cancels R1.2 billion urban-mobility contract amid bribery allegations, halting infrastructure projects and affecting EPWP workers.
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Masiphumelele chess players shine at Metro Schools tournament
Six Masiphumelele learners competed at the Metro Schools Chess Tournament, with one standout player earning a trophy and advancing.
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Fires cause local damage for vineyards, industry output holds firm
Recent localised fires in South Africa’s winelands affected some farms, but overall wine production remains largely unaffected.
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Melkbosstrand beach open after Friday seal attack, authorities urge caution
Melkbosstrand beach open and calm after Friday’s seal bite; lifeguards monitor area, visitors urged to stay vigilant in the water.
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Trail runner helps save tourist on Platteklip Gorge
A trail runner helped save a 66-year-old Belgian tourist who collapsed on Platteklip Gorge, highlighting quick thinking and preparedness.
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City Ombud Zetu Makamandela-Mguqulwa engages residents on municipal complaints
Residents met City Ombud Zetu Makamandela-Mguqulwa at Blue Route Mall to discuss complaints during World Consumer Rights Day
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Strikes shake Tehran as Trump presses allies to help in Middle East war
US President Donald Trump presses allies to help in the war that has engulfed the Middle East and sparked global economic turmoil.
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The truth behind ‘green’ water bottles: A guide to spotting environmental claims
South Africa’s bottled water industry faces greenwashing issues, as many eco-friendly claims lack verification and sufficient recycling infrastructure.
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Health Department rejects R500 000 claim linked to tooth extraction case
The Eastern Cape Department of Health has rejected a R500 000 claim by a Jeffrey’s Bay woman who says she was left paralysed after a tooth extraction.
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Middle East conflict escalates as oil prices surge amid regional attacks
Oil prices surged more than 5% on Tuesday as tensions in the Middle East intensified, with Iran targeting crude-producing neighbours and multiple countries rebuffing US President Donald Trump’s demand to help secure the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
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