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“Mommy, this is proof of life”: Ottery mother finally hears detained daughter’s voice
Ottery activist Hajar Ahjum-Mathee is returning home after being detained during a Gaza aid flotilla mission intercepted at sea.
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State seeks postponement in Abigail Prins murder case over address verification
The accused has been remanded in custody as the matter returns to court for further proceedings while investigations continue into the case.
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DA proposes changes to competition law after Woolworths supplier disputes
The DA is considering amendments to the Competition Act following the liquidation of two South African suppliers who had long-standing relationships with Woolworths.
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Devastating Cape storms cause rare surge in dam levels
Cape Town’s dam levels surged to 70.8% after rare May 2026 storms, ending early drought caution. Residents urged to keep saving water.
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Northfield Engineering confirms fatal water-cooler tank accident in Humansdorp
Northfield Engineering has confirmed the deaths of two of its employees following a tragic water-cooling tank accident at a farm in Humansdorp.
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‘City of Cape Town has impounding facilities – working to find more space’ – JP Smith
The City of Cape Town is ready for the roll-out of the new traffic regulations, which are expected to come into effect soon,
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Sapoa welcomes Cape Town’s decision not to appeal tariff ruling — and now comes for legal costs
Sapoa has welcomed the City of Cape Town’s decision not to appeal the High Court’s tariff ruling, while confirming it will now move to recover the legal costs.
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Body of 26-year-old swept away in floodwaters recovered in Kareedouw
The body of 26-year-old Negan Maya, who went missing nearly two weeks ago after being swept away while trying to cross a flooded bridge, was recovered.
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Viral Kruger elephant story and royal pregnancy announcement exposed as fake news
A heartwarming story about an elephant guarding the body of a fallen Kruger National Park ranger has been confirmed as entirely false.
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Free State municipalities face calls for urgent intervention after oversight inquiry
A joint oversight committee has revealed serious governance and financial issues in Free State municipalities, particularly Matjhabeng and Nala. Matjhabeng has accrued R18.8 billion in debt and suffers from severe service delivery failures. The DA calls for the removal of…
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