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29-year-old arrested for murder and rape of seven-year-old in Bultfontein
Police have arrested a 29-year-old man in connection with the alleged murder and rape of a seven-year-old girl whose body was discovered underneath a bed in a shack in Phahameng location, Bultfontein.
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Former parliament speaker’s corruption trial postponed for discharge application
Former speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s corruption trial postponed to allow defence to file discharge application after state closes case.
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Government deploys additional resources to Rustenburg mine disaster as death toll reaches 14
Acting National Commissioner reinforces rescue operations whilst new legislation threatens harsh penalties for illegal miners as South Africa battles ongoing crisis in abandoned shafts.
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Western Cape must build smarter after floods, warn construction experts
Recent floods exposed infrastructure gaps in the Western Cape, prompting construction industry experts to call for smarter building and climate-resilient planning to prepare for future extreme weather.
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Police bust robbery suspects who lured a victim via Facebook Marketplace
One suspected armed robber is hospitalised under police guard while another is in custody following their arrest during a foiled armed robbery in Pretoria.
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Minor earthquake of 3,3 rattles through Welkom
A minor earthquake measuring 3.3 struck Welkom on August 7, with no injuries or damage reported, according to the Council for Geoscience.
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Candidate nominations open for 2026 local government elections
Political parties and independent candidates can now submit nominations for municipal elections scheduled for 4 November 2026 across South Africa.
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SA reading crisis deepens: 81% of Grade 4s cannot read for meaning
South Africa ranks last among 57 countries in the latest international reading study, with 81% of Grade 4 pupils unable to read for meaning.
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Strong Is a Lonely Place: Cape teacher’s book on cost of strength
After eight months in hospital teacher Asanda Hlamandana launches a book on strength and the cost of putting others first.
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44 lives lost after ferry capsizes on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba
At least 44 people drowned after an overcrowded ferry capsized in rough weather on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba on Tuesday.
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