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Deputy Mayor pays R2 000 fine to avoid 30 days in prison
GQEBERHA – Deputy Mayor Gary Stanton Van Niekerk (51) paid a R2,000 fine to avoid spending 30 days in prison after being convicted by the Gqeberha-based Serious Commercial Crime Investigation […]
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Constitutional Court victory: Equal parental leave rights hailed as historic win for gender equality
South Africa’s Constitutional Court delivered a unanimous landmark ruling last week establishing equal parental leave rights for fathers and mothers, marking a significant victory for gender equality in the workplace.
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R1bn Somerset West casino gets green light despite community opposition
The Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board has approved Tsogo Sun’s controversial R1 billion Somerset West casino project after a decade-long application process, despite significant community opposition over gambling addiction, crime, and infrastructure concerns.
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Man (27) arrested for brutal murder of girl (8) in KwaLanga
A man (27) has been arrested in connection with the brutal murder of a girl (8) whose body was discovered yesterday, 6 October, in KwaLanga.
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Vaping surge amongst teens raises addiction and mental health concerns
Packaged in “fun flavours” and seen as socially acceptable and less harmful than tobacco, vaping is rising at an alarming rate among South African teenagers, putting them at risk of addiction and harm to their developing brains and mental health.
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Provincial commissioner condemns attack on female police constable
A female police constable assaulted during her duties in Kimberley raises concerns
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Huguenot Tunnel closure causes widespread traffic disruption across Western Cape
The Huguenot Tunnel, one of the Western Cape’s most critical transport arteries, remained closed for a third day following extensive damage caused by a bus fire on Friday evening, leaving thousands […]
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Camps Bay officers seize alcohol, arrest teens during matric party
Despite multiple warnings to avoid bringing alcohol, officers confiscated 799 units of alcohol during search operations.
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Search continues for missing painting sheep Baanksy
Baanksy, the renowned painting sheep from Farm Sanctuary SA, remains missing after his disappearance on 1 February. Extensive searches and a R1.2 million reward have yielded no leads.
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Former Transnet chiefs to face high court trial over locomotive fraud
Four former senior Transnet executives will face trial in the high court on fraud and corruption charges related to irregular locomotive contracts worth millions of rands. The Palm Ridge Specialised […]
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