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Illegal hunting with dogs is a serious criminal gateway
The Free State SAPS Stock Theft and Endangered Species Unit has warned that illegal hunting with dogs is a serious criminal gateway often linked to stock theft, poaching, and malicious damage to property.
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Kouga Municipality praises lifeguards as season ends with zero drownings
Kouga Municipality has praised its lifeguards following the 2025/2026 season, highlighting a significant safety milestone at local beaches.
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Student funding scheme under fire, placed under administration
NSFAS has been placed under administration for the second time in eight years following a governance collapse marked by board resignations.
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Three given life sentences for trafficking of orphaned children
Three Zimbabweans are given life sentences in a human trafficking scheme involving the smuggling of orphaned children with fraudulent documentation.
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Ukraine pressures Russia as midnight ceasefire looms
Ukraine has piled pressure on Russia after announcing its own truce in response to Russia’s demand for a ceasefire to coincide with World War II Victory Day commemorations.
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Champions to contenders: Junior Boks title win put on hold
Bonus point blunder forces SA Rugby to retract Junior Springboks’ championship win. Title race reopened but hosts still heavy favourites.
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New Belhar fire engine attacked by youths and severely damaged
Belhar youths attacked a new fire engine, damaging it with stones. JP Smith warns such acts threaten emergency response.
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Nigeria to evacuate 130 citizens from South Africa after attacks
Nigeria to evacuate citizens from South Africa after attacks as Pretoria is not doing enough to curb anti-immigrant threats and harassment.
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Cape Town air pollution study shows 40% of residents at high risk
Cape Town air pollution study finds 40% of residents face high risk, exposing deep inequality in environmental exposure patterns.
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Power outages cripple Matjhabeng for more than 72 hours over long weekend
Residents in Matjhabeng Local Municipality faced prolonged electricity outages during Freedom Day and Workers’ Day weekend, with some areas without power for over 72 hours. Essential facilities like Thusanong Hospital were affected, leading to hospitalizations. The municipal strike hindered restoration…
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