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Portfolio committee greenlights amended traffic by-law
The amended Traffic Bylaw aims to enhance road safety through stricter vehicle impoundment, penalties, and noise regulations, following public participation.
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NMBM water crisis: Metro promises relief as parts remain without supply
The Municipality is pleased to report that, should current progress continue, all residents are expected to have access to water by next week.
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Long-distance Eastern Cape trips see significant price hikes
Taxi fares in the Western Cape will rise by R2 for some routes starting May 18, influenced by recent fuel price increases.
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First woman appointed to lead Valour Class Frigate in SA Navy history
Captain Zanele Madiba became the first woman to command a Valour Class Frigate during a historic SA Navy parade in Simon’s Town.
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EC Education Department warns of legal action after Middelburg High closure announcement
Middelburg High School’s SGB has closed the school indefinitely, citing the Eastern Cape Education Department’s failure to pay educators.
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When floods, fake news and crocodiles collide in the Western Cape
This week’s Western Cape flooding was serious business – thousands of people displaced, homes and roads underwater, the usual chaos that comes with Mother Nature having a proper tantrum. But leave it to social media to turn a disaster into…
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Cape Town fights to save MyCiTi buses from national funding cuts
Mayor Hill-Lewis warns that national funding cuts threaten MyCiTi bus services and the Cape Flats route expansion serving 1,4 million people.
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Zuma to appeal ruling setting 2027 arms deal trial date
Jacob Zuma plans to appeal a High Court ruling that set a 2027 trial date for the long-running Arms Deal corruption case against him and Thales.
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Iranian director condemns war deaths and protest killings at Cannes
Oscar-winning Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi has spoken out against civilian casualties from Western military strikes on Iran and the government’s violent suppression.
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N1 reopens as Western Cape continues flood recovery efforts
The N1 national road between the Huguenot Tunnel and Worcester has reopened following a four-day closure caused by devastating floods.
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