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Cape Town to rename Strand square in historic reconciliation move
Cape Town’s acting mayor used his Freedom Day address to propose renaming Ben Friedman Plein to Strand Muslim Square and advance affordable housing reform.
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Remaining accused in the Bushiri fraud and money laundering case to stand trial
Six accused in the high-profile R102 million fraud and money-laundering case centred on Malawian couple Shepherd and Mary Bushiri will stand trial separately.
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Iran war redraws sea routes with Africa as the pivot
Global trade routes are shifting due to Strait of Hormuz closures, with shipping rerouted via African ports, increasing costs and delays.
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Western Cape dam levels remain worryingly low despite autumn rains
Despite recent rains, Western Cape water levels are critically low, prompting strict restrictions and urging conservation to prevent future shortages.
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Hooggeregshof moet datum gee vir gekonsolideerde appèl teen olieboorwerk in oseaan langs Kaapse kus
Die Hooggeregshof van Appèl moet nog ‘n datum aanwys vir verskeie aansoeke om verlof tot appèl oor olie- en gaseksplorasie langs die Kaapse kus.
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Four rescued after bus plunges into Seine near Paris
Four people were rescued from the River Seine near Paris after a bus collided with a parked vehicle before plunging into the water.
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City tables proposed R6.8bn budget for safety services
Cape Town has proposed a R6.8bn safety and security budget, focusing on infrastructure, staffing and emergency services, though it still awaits approval.
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Crime intelligence officer killed in Mount Edgecombe ambush
A manhunt is under way after two crime intelligence officers were shot in an ambush, north of Durban, leaving one officer dead and another critically injured.
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WATCH | Dangerous driving conditions grip Northern Cape during downpour
Due to heavy rain since yesterday, several roads in the Northern Cape experience localised flooding, waterlogged surfaces, and reduced traction, posing serious danger to motorists.
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Western Cape High Court rules City of Cape Town’s fixed charges unlawful
The Western Cape High Court has ruled that three fixed charges introduced by the City of Cape Town are unlawful, a significant victory for ratepayers.
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