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Public warned after puffer fish with lethal toxin appear on local beaches
City warns beachgoers after toxic puffer fish wash up on Cape Town beaches following strong winds and rough seas, urging public caution.
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Acting Premier Mbalula resolves Phomolong shutdown
The Free State Provincial Government has resolved the shutdown in Phomolong, Henneman, following protests over the Middelpunt Solar PV Project. A stakeholder meeting led to a Memorandum of Demands prioritizing local employment. Community leaders expressed appreciation for the government’s intervention,…
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Body of unidentified man washes ashore at Fish Hoek Beach
Fish Hoek police have opened an inquest after an unidentified man’s body washed ashore, the second such incident in two months.
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Cape Town mayor urges anti-corruption push, rejects procurement law
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has responded to Cosatu’s criticism of the City’s Constitutional Court bid to invalidate the Public Procurement Act.
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Kouga Councillor and Khoisan traditional leader found guilty of assault
The NPA welcomes the conviction of Khoisan leader and Kouga Councillor Wayne Pietersen (47) for assaulting cyclists in a public nature reserve.
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Cape Town to turn civic centre parking lot into affordable homes
The City of Cape Town has greenlit plans to develop a parking facility at the civic centre into affordable housing and mixed-use development.
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DA proposes scrapping Road Accident Fund levy to cut fuel prices permanently
The Democratic Alliance urges the removal of the Road Accident Fund levy, citing corruption and inefficiency, and proposes alternative solutions.
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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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