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Larry the cat outlasts sixth British prime minister as Starmer resigns
Larry, the 19-year-old cat, endures as the chief mouser at 10 Downing Street, outlasting six prime ministers since 2011.
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City acknowledges UCT study that finds pharmaceuticals, pesticides and metals in False Bay
UCT researchers found pharmaceuticals, pesticides and metals in False Bay waters and sediments, highlighting pollution concerns.
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South Africa stun South Korea to make World Cup history
South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 on Wednesday to reach the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout rounds for the first time in their history.
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Coalition pushes for R2 billion maternal grant ahead of budget deadline
With government spending priorities being set this week, advocates say a time-bound grant for pregnant women could reduce child stunting.
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Free State municipalities face water infrastructure challenges
Two Free State municipalities struggle with water infrastructure issues, spending millions on emergency services while prioritizing long-term planning and qualified staff.
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Cape Town faith leaders call for calm amid repatriation crisis
Faith leaders and humanitarian workers issue a joint call for calm, accountability, and reform as Cape Town’s repatriation crisis deepens.
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WATCH | Wine farms toast 20 years of conservation in the Cape winelands
Over 60 wine estates have conserved 23,585 hectares of threatened flora in the Cape through WWF South Africa’s Conservation Champion programme.
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Rare seabird sighting at Gamtoos Beach prompts wildlife response
A juvenile Southern Giant Petrel found at Gamtoos Beach by a local patrol team died despite care from SANCCOB, with a post-mortem still to be conducted.
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Hill-Lewis urges calm as tensions rise over illegal immigration
DA leader and Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has urged South Africans to reject violence and hatred, calling for law, order and unity.
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District energy council launches in Northern Cape to bridge energy gap
South Africa’s first District Energy Council launches in Upington to bridge the gap between Northern Cape government and its municipalities.
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