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Councillor calls for urgent intervention as power outages continue in Ward 51
Ward 51 residents face prolonged power outages, with repairs underway but slow due to severe damage and limited resources.
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Free State dams overflow after heavy rainfall
Recent heavy rainfall has led Free State dams to reach 106.7% capacity, surpassing last year’s levels. Several dams, including Gariep at 109.1%, are overflowing. While this improves water storage, floods have caused property damage and impacted water services. Authorities urge…
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Shock in Strand as business owner gunned down in suspected hit
A wave of shock swept through the Strand community following the murder of a well-known local businessman in his workshop on Wednesday evening 20 May.
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Radio station apologises after mistakenly announcing King Charles’ death
Radio Caroline mistakenly announced King Charles III’s death due to a technical error, prompting an on-air apology from the station.
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Hundreds of migrants seek refuge in Durban as anti-foreigner campaign escalates
More than 250 foreign nationals, mostly women and children, sought protection at a church centre in Durban as targeting of undocumented migrants intensifies.
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Free State dams overflowing after heavy rainfall
Several dams in the Free State are overflowing and may cause water courses to flood after heavy rain in recent weeks.
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Hawks seek woman in KuGompo City human trafficking investigation
The Hawks are searching for 30-year-old Yonela Sapepa in connection with an alleged human trafficking and sexual exploitation investigation.
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Welkom pageant queen crowned Little Miss Universe 2026 in Turkey
Seven-year-old Lesedi Khatoane from Welkom has achieved notable success by winning the Little Miss Universe 2026 and Top Model Of The World 2026 titles in Turkey. Since beginning her modeling career at age two-and-a-half, she has accumulated over 25 pageant…
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Vioolsdrift farmer denies double murder as trial begins in Springbok
The trial of a Northern Cape farmer accused of shooting dead two friends at his home started in the Springbok High Court today.










