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Companies evacuate Dubai financial district amid Iran threats
US financial service group Citi and two other companies in Dubai’s financial centre asked employees to evacuate their offices after Iran threatened to strike US and Israel-linked banks.
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Western Cape receives vaccine boost in fight against foot-and-mouth disease
Western Cape gets 100 000 more foot-and-mouth vaccines as province ramps up efforts to protect livestock and contain disease outbreak
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Woolworths sustainability programme recognised as world-leading in independent study
Woolworths South Africa’s farming initiative received global recognition for enhancing sustainability, proving effective in environmental management and supply resilience.
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Many crews, both land and aerial, battling spreading Simon’s Town fire
Multiple crews battle vegetation fire in Dido Valley near Simon’s Town. Helicopters called for aerial support due to challenging terrain.
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Soldiers deployed to Johannesburg crime hotspots at a cost of R80 million
South African soldiers moved into gang-violence hotspots in Johannesburg to support police efforts to tackle high crime levels.
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Stellenbosch University donors call for fresh leadership to take the reins
Former chancellors call for new leadership at Stellenbosch University, citing governance failures during current chair Dr. Nicky Newton-King’s term.
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Cape Town water levels drop as consumption exceeds targets
Cape Town’s dam levels are critically low at 51.8%, prompting officials to urge immediate water conservation amid rising consumption and heat.
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Cape Town mayor demands Prasa probe alleged gang infiltration of central line contracts
Cape Town Mayor urges investigation into gang links in Prasa contracts after allegations of infiltration in a major reconstruction project.
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Cyclists raise R800 000 for children’s surgery equipment
Thirty-six cyclists raised R800,000 for children’s surgery by completing a four-day relay ride from East London to Cape Town.
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