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Court sentences vehicle smuggler to 20 years for cross-border car theft
A man was sentenced to 20 years after he pleaded guilty to charges relating to the smuggling of stolen vehicles across South African borders.
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More than 600 Free State schools without learning material funding
Over 600 schools in the Free State lack funding for essential teaching materials, hindering learning and teaching effectiveness.
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Vulnerable residents struggle to access social grant services in Mantsopa
Mantsopa Local Municipality faces social grant access challenges, with delays impacting vulnerable families reliant on SASSA, prompting demands for improved services.
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South African court overturns ruling in Edgar Lungu burial dispute
A South African court ruled Edgar Lungu can be buried in South Africa, resolving a dispute between his family and Zambia’s president.
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Hawks refer Tammy Taylor franchise dockets to NPA as Peet Viljoen awaits bail hearing
Peet and Mel Viljoen face potential prosecution over allegations they sold non-existent nail salon franchises to aspiring entrepreneurs, as Peet simultaneously awaits a formal bail hearing on 400 separate charges linked to a R27‑million municipal property fraud scheme.
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Alarming rate of teen pregnancies in WC during ’24/’25
The DA is calling for urgent accountability after 296 pregnancies were recorded among girls aged 10 to 14 in the Western Cape in 2024/25.
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Police investigate murder of Malawian man as xenophobic tensions rise
South African police have opened a murder investigation following the death of a 29-year-old Malawian national in Pietermaritzburg.
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South African motorists line up for big July fuel price cuts despite tax clawback
A dramatic plunge in global oil prices alongside a surging local currency is set to drive fuel prices down significantly in July – comfortably absorbing the total expiration of the government’s multi-billion rand fuel levy relief scheme.
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Community mourns the death of dedicated sergeant from Bishop Lavis
Bishop Lavis communities mourn the death of Sergeant Tembani Mditshwa, who died when a vehicle in which he was travelling caught fire on the R300.
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Government aims to plant 10 million trees on Heritage Day
South Africa’s Heritage Day initiative aims to plant 10 million trees, engaging citizens to combat climate change and promote sustainability.
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