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Desalination: A lifeline in the Western Cape’s drought crisis
As the Western Cape endures another punishing dry summer season, with many communities already living under stringent water restrictions, a proven technology is emerging as the region’s most reliable defence against water scarcity: desalination.
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EC unemployment hits 42.5%, nearly 80 000 jobs lost
Eastern Cape records SA’s highest unemployment at 42.5%, losing almost 80 000 jobs in a year. Rate far exceeds national average of 31.4% – Q4 2025 QLFS.
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Western Cape police launch investigation after officer caught on video pocketing items during raid
A senior police officer is investigating an incident where a police officer was filmed taking and pocketing items during a raid.
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‘Northern Cape positioned as country’s new growth frontier beyond industrial heartland’
The Northern Cape is projected as the new growth front for South Africa with resources boosting energy and agriculture, said premier, Dr Zamani Saul.
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Fugitive Bulgarian drug trafficker arrested in Cape Town after years in hiding
Bulgarian drug trafficker Stanislav Stamenov arrested in Cape Town after working as gym instructor while evading international police.
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Speaker concerned after O’Sullivan walks out of parliamentary committee
National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza expressed concern after witness Paul O’Sullivan exited an ad hoc committee’s investigation into police allegations.
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Union takes Motus back to court over employment changes
MISA is suing Motus for allegedly forcing nearly 100 employees to accept unilateral employment changes under threat of retrenchment without severance pay.
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WATCH | Mantashe prioritises body recovery over mine liquidation at disaster-hit Ekapa
Mineral Minister Gwede Mantashe prioritised recovering five bodies at Ekapa Mine over financial discussions, urging unions to communicate better with management amid crisis.
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Police investigate death after body found at abandoned Welkom shopping mall
The body of an unknown African male was found floating in water at the abandoned shopping centre on Tuesday, 10 February, at approximately 13:00.
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No more Wet ’n Wild at Ushaka – for now
One of the city’s most iconic tourist destinations, uShaka Marine World, has announced the immediate and temporary closure of several of its most popular water-based attractions.
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