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Western Cape has among the highest murder rates in SA
South Africa’s Q4 2026 crime stats show serious crime is down nationally, but 58 murders per day still make safety far from guaranteed.
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Afri-Save rallies again as flooding devastates communities
Afri-Save CEO Munir Jeeva mobilises aid for flood victims, providing food, resources, and support to restore dignity in the community.
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WATCH | MEC warns against illegal toll operations on flooded roads
Individuals in the Northern Cape are taking advantage of flood-related road closures by directing vehicles through unsafe crossings and demanding payment from motorists.
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Four Mexicans arrested in major South Africa meth lab bust appear in court
Thirteen suspects, including four Mexicans, face court after a major meth lab bust in South Africa; case postponed to 12 June.
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Pressure mounts on McKenzie over Eastern Cape renaming objections
Minister Gayton McKenzie is facing mounting criticism after failing to respond to 38,000 objections to Eastern Cape geographical name changes.
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Power slowly returns to Western Cape as flood recovery continues
Residents in the Western Cape face recovery challenges post-storm, with 70% of faults restored amid ongoing power outages and damaged infrastructure.
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Poliovirus strains found in Cape Town wastewater tests
Health officials detected two polio virus strains in Cape Town wastewater during routine testing, but say there is no outbreak or human cases identified.
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Addiction puts health care pressure on Mitchells Plain hospital
Mitchell’s Plain District Hospital’s overcrowded psychiatric ward faces surging drug admissions, prompting calls for a local drug action committee.
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Cape Town won’t fight court tariff ruling, but warns lower-income households could pay the price
The City of Cape Town will not appeal the Western Cape High Court’s ruling on tariff structures, opening the way for a revised budget process to begin
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Storm cleanup in Hermanus leads to discovery of human remains in informal settlement
Human remains believed to be linked to the Khoi or San people were recently uncovered in the Dubai informal settlement in Hermanus,
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