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Tragedy in Moorreesburg: Toddler loses life in suspected family poisoning
A three-year-old boy in Moorreesburg died from suspected rat poison inhalation, while his family members were found unconscious and hospitalized.
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TikTok and digital platforms are reshaping learners’ attention spans
South African learners struggle with reading, facing declining comprehension and engagement due to distractions from digital platforms like TikTok.
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Trial date set for Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala on attempted murder charges
The trial of Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and three co-accused is set to begin on 20 July in the Johannesburg High Court.
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Legal donkey slaughter for their skins continues unabated in South Africa
Despite a landmark AU moratorium on the commercial slaughter of donkeys for their skins, South Africa continues to legally kill up to 10 500 donkeys annually.
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City Health investigates claims of fraud linked to SASSA grants
The City’s Health Department investigates allegations of health workers selling patient folders for fraudulent SASSA grants.
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Meiringspoort still closed due to weather conditions, more roads affected
Meiringspoort is closed due to flooding; motorists should use alternative routes and exercise caution in affected areas.
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UPDATE: SAPS release names of slain officers in Kariega shooting incident
The names of the three South African Police Service (SAPS) members who died in the Kariega shooting incident have been released after their next-of-kin were notified. UD Express previously reported […]
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Renewed pressure on NPA as George building collapse marks two years
Calls are mounting for prosecutions as the NPA reviews evidence two years after the deadly George building collapse claimed 34 lives.
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Another day, another mass shooting on the Cape Flats
Gang violence continues to grip the Cape Flats as innocent bystanders are killed and wounded in shootings in Elsies River and Bonteheuwel.
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Heavy rains bring relief to Nelson Mandela Bay’s dam levels
Heavy rainfall across Nelson Mandela Bay has brought a major boost to dam levels, with several major dams have now reached full capacity.
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