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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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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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