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No new reports of dead sardines as laboratory testing resumes, says DFFE
No new dead sardines have been reported since 10 September as laboratory testing resumes to investigate pilchard herpesvirus.
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Union High School Honours Samantha Charles as 2026 Dux
Union High celebrates Samantha Charles, named 2026 Dux Learner, honoured with top academic awards and bursaries after twelve years of excellence.
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Sanctions on International Criminal Court: This is what prompted the US
“Either the ICC will end its threats, or we will end the ICC. We expect our allies, many of whom are part of the ICC and that rely on American servicemembers for their defense, to rein in the court.”
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Pastor arrested over baby’s murder and alleged rape of mother in Diepsloot
A 36-year-old pastor has been arrested in Diepsloot in connection with the murder of a four-month-old baby and the alleged rape of her mother.
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Free State vehicle crime unit wins national award
The International Association of Auto Theft Investigators (IAATI) awarded the Free State Vehicle Crime Investigation Unit a national award for recovery of stolen vehicles.
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Boy (9) dies after being found underwater in lagoon at Kleinmond
A nine-year-old boy died at Kleinmond Main Beach Lagoon on Saturday after bystanders had found him unresponsive underwater and commenced CPR.
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Panamanians begin quake recovery in the wake of more than 100 aftershocks
After the initial 7.7-magnitude quake around midday Friday, more than 100 aftershocks have been recorded, some as strong as magnitude 6.0.
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Africa urged to halt executions on anti-death penalty day
The ACHPR has urged African states that retain the death penalty to halt executions and work towards its abolition across the continent.
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Cape Town launches South Africa’s first metro-built hybrid power plant
Cape Town has launched South Africa’s first metro-built hybrid power plant in Atlantis, with projected savings of R400 million over 20 years.
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This week in news: Local tragedies, Zuma health concerns and royal controversy
This week’s top stories include a teen’s dog attack, a fatal crash, a major crayfish seizure, El Niño warnings and fresh questions over Jacob Zuma’s health.
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