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Council approves R679.5m for water and electricity upgrades
The Municipality has approved a R679.5 million adjustment budget to strengthen water and electricity infrastructure across the metro.
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Court rules only Parliament can change VAT rate
The Western Cape High Court has ruled that only Parliament can change the VAT rate and that the Minister of Finance cannot do so unilaterally.
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Foot-and-Mouth Disease vaccination drive on track in Kouga as containment measures continue
FMD vaccination campaign in Kouga progresses well with 1,212 animals vaccinated in Kruisfontein and 360 in KwaNomzamo to date.
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Durbanville cyclist hands R25 000 over out as epic journey begins
Durbanville cyclist Marius du Preez hands over first R25 000 to Die Herberg Children’s Home, starting his 7 000km Southern Africa charity adventure.
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Agriculture minister faces legal challenge over foot-and-mouth vaccination ban
Minister John Steenhuisen is facing legal action from business and agriculture organisations over his refusal to allow private, on-farm vaccinations for Foot-and-Mouth Disease.
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Mitchells Plain millennial aims to disrupt perfume industry
Mitchell’s Plain psychology graduate combines psychological profiling with perfumery to create personalized scents, challenging industry exclusivity.
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Middle East conflict disrupts Western Cape agriculture and trade
Western Cape exporters face logistical disruptions and rising costs due to the Middle East crisis, impacting agriculture and freight routes significantly.
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DA in Nelson Mandela Bay strengthens ranks with former ActionSA officials
The DA in the Eastern Cape announced this week that it had welcomed a number of former ActionSA members, including regional leaders, into its ranks.
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American tourist missing in rough seas off Cape Point
A 37-year-old American man has disappeared after being swept out to sea at Diaz Beach near Cape Point on Wednesday afternoon, on what was supposed to be the final day of his family’s holiday in Cape Town.
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Britney Spears detained on suspicion of driving while intoxicated
Britney Spears was arrested for DUI near Los Angeles but released shortly after, with a court date set for May 4. Her representative calls it inexcusable.
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