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Severe weather forces school closures in Cape Winelands
Over 150 schools in the Cape Winelands and Eden districts will be closed on Monday due to severe weather warnings affecting the Western Cape.
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From Travolta to AI Lennon: the stars and films at Cannes 2026 preview
The world’s most glamorous film festival opens Tuesday in Cannes, with Travolta’s debut and AI Lennon among the highlights to watch for.
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Hantavirus cruise ship evacuees begin returning home from Spain
Passengers from cruise ship hit by deadly hantavirus outbreak begin journey home from Spain’s Canary Islands in complex repatriation operation.
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Joint police operation in Theunissen and Odendaalsrus leads to multiple arrests
The South African Police Service conducted operations in Lejweleputswa District on May 9, 2026, led by Brigadier Envor Solomon. Collaborating with the National Defence Force, they issued fines related to liquor and animal laws, arrested individuals for drug possession and…
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No major storm related incidents reported in Cape Town yet
Cape Town reports no major incidents from severe weather warnings, but urges caution due to flooding and ongoing monitoring.
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Three arrested in Athlone shootout, drugs seized in Macassar
Three suspects arrested after Athlone shootout. Police seize firearms and ammunition. Separate drug bust yields Mandrax worth R42 600.
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Stray animals on the roads in Lejweleputswa pose a danger to motorists
The Democratic Alliance (DA) emphasizes the urgent need for intervention to address the danger posed by stray animals on roads in Lejweleputswa, citing increased accidents and fatalities. They urge the municipal manager to improve animal control, enhance road safety measures,…
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Vienna prepares for Eurovision grand final amid Israel boycott calls
Vienna prepares for Eurovision’s 70th edition with turquoise carpet ceremony as boycott calls over Israel’s participation continue.
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Severe weather across multiple provinces declared a national disaster
The National Disaster Management Centre has officially classified the severe weather affecting multiple provinces across SA as a national disaster.
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SuperSport remains home of SA rugby after CANAL+ rights renewal
SuperSport secures multi-year exclusive broadcast rights for SA Rugby domestic competitions in landmark CANAL+ Group agreement
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