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Public Protector educates Makhaza residents on their rights
“Many people, particularly from so-called disadvantaged communities, don’t know their rights. Even when they have problems, they don’t know where to go.”
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Woman jailed for 5 years over fake death certificates to claim funeral pay-outs
A former Home Affairs employee, Dawn Celeste Pieterson, was sentenced to five years in prison for fraudulently declaring living individuals dead to claim insurance payouts.
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MEC on Western Cape matric success: ‘We must commit to excellence’
“No matter what the challenges, improvement is possible, and excellence is possible,” said MEC for Education, David Maynier.
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Western Cape honours 2025 matric top achievers after record-breaking results
The Western Cape achieved its highest pass rate of 88,2% up from the record-breaking 86,6% in 2024. The province’s bachelor’s pass rate increased to 49,2%.
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Fugitive murder suspect extradited from Lesotho, appears in court
A fugitive murder suspect appears in a South African court for his lover’s murder.
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SA says no to documentary on US First Lady ahead of release
South Africa’s cinema operators canceled the documentary “Melania” one day before its release, citing “the current climate” as the reason.
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Accident involving truck and a minibus taxi claim 11 lives
A major road accident in Isiphingo, South of Durban, this morning claimed the lives of 11 people and left several injured.
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Call for action against quad bikes on public roads in Ficksburg
Riëtte Dell, a DA councillor, is urging the police and traffic officials to enforce a ban on quad bikes on public roads in Ficksburg due to ongoing complaints about unsafe driving by minors. Legal Services confirmed that most quad bikes…
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Venomous blue-dragon slugs wash up on Muizenberg Beach prompting safety alert
Venomous blue dragon slugs wash up on Muizenberg Beach. Authorities warn these 3cm creatures remain deadly even after death, urging caution.
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Winley Martin’s leap of faith through cancer journey
Cancer survivor Winley Martin speaks about his journey from diagnosis to treatment, and how it affected and changed the Kariega local’s life views.
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