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Police recover 92 tik straws during Fisantekraal operation
A joint police operation in Fisantekraal led to a drug-related arrest and the recovery of 92 tik straws, police confirmed.
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Government writes off billions in e-toll debt after years of failed collection
South Africa’s government has decided to write off uncollectable e-toll debt, confirming the system’s failure and providing relief to motorists.
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Grants now open for South African writers in all 11 languages
Apply for DSAC Publishing Hub cycle 4 grants before 26 June. Authors earn R25 000, publishers R80 000 for home-language manuscripts.
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Community pays tribute to Mzoli ‘Tar Mzo’ Ngcawuzele
The Gugulethu community mourns the death of businessman Mzoli Ngcawuzele, known as Tar Mzo, celebrated for his impact on local development and tourism.
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Anti-immigration protesters march in Johannesburg township as Ramaphosa pledges crackdown on vigilantism
Dozens of protesters marched through a Johannesburg township on Monday calling for tougher action against illegal immigration.
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Third body recovered in Addo river tragedy
A third body has been recovered after a Toyota Hilux carrying five Zimbabwean nationals was swept into the Coerney River in Addo.
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Operation Prosper yields six arrests in Welkom mining areas
Security forces arrested six suspects during Operation Prosper in Welkom, targeting illegal mining and associated crimes. The operation included the South African Police, Defence Force, and private security. Arrests were made for trespassing, possession of suspected gold, cable theft crimes,…
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All eyes on evening sky: Venus ‘meeting’ Jupiter will dazzle, no telescope needed
The planets Venus and Jupiter will over the next few days appear to move closer to each other and can be viewed 45 minutes after sunset.
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South Africa to launch biometric population register in migration crackdown
South Africa will establish a national biometric population register and phase out green identity books.
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Western Cape audit results mostly good, with notable exceptions
The province’s 2024-’25 audit outcomes show that 25 of 30 municipalities achieved unqualified results, the gold standard of audit outcomes.
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