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Learners falling victim
Violence in Free State schools continues to rear its ugly head, with sexual misconduct and assault cases reported
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South African olive oil earns top international recognition
KLEIN KAROO – De Rustica Olive Estate has secured second place overall in the prestigious EVOOLEUM 2025 international competition, marking a significant achievement for South Africa’s olive oil industry. The […]
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Delheim Estate opens pine forests to Stellenbosch University forestry students
The 30ha pine-tree forest on Delheim Wine Estate on Stellenbosch’s Simonsberg has led to a rekindling of the relationship between Delheim and Stellenbosch University’s Department of Forest and Wood Science […]
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South African universities struggle to maintain global standing
Only three South African universities have secured positions among the top 500 tertiary institutions worldwide, according to the latest Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) released yesterday. The 2025 rankings […]
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Italy’s Mount Etna erupts, spewing ash, gas and rock
ROME, ITALY – A huge plume of ash, gas and rock spewed forth on Monday (2 June) from Italy’s Mount Etna as authorities warned people to steer clear of Europe’s […]
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SAFETY ALERT: KZN beaches closed as 2025 Sardine Run begins
Lifesaving South Africa has issued an urgent advisory for all beachgoers and ocean users along the KwaZulu-Natal coastline as the 2025 Sardine Run officially begins. The public is strongly advised […]
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Delheim: Where wine meets ‘shrooms’ on slopes of the Simonsberg Mountains
On the picturesque slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain in Stellenbosch, a unique seasonal tradition unfolds each year as autumn’s first chill settles over the Cape Winelands. At Delheim Wine Estate […]
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Live updates: Inquest into murders of Cradock Four continues with site visits in Cradock
An inquest into the murders 40 years ago of four anti-apartheid activists by a police hit squad in one of the most notorious atrocities of the apartheid era continues in […]
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Western Cape dominates municipal audit outcomes with 20 clean audits
CAPE TOWN – The Western Cape has once again established itself as the leading province in municipal financial management, with an impressive 20 out of 30 municipalities achieving clean audit […]
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New to South Africa: Saffron holds promise and plenty of profits
Livestock farmer Joe Kroon turned to saffron in desperation when drought threatened his livelihood and, as this season’s harvest winds down, he is encouraged by the potential of a new […]










