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Water tank delivery in South Africa has stopped pipes getting fixed and opened the door to corruption – research
South Africa’s reliance on water tankers highlights municipal failures, causing inequality, environmental issues, and a need for long-term solutions.
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WATCH | Codeta cracks down on undisciplined taxi operators
Codeta fired a driver and conductor involved in a cellphone robbery to enforce discipline, confirming the driver lacked a valid licence.
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WATCH | Newlands Cricket Stadium opens doors for Western Cape flood relief
Gift of the Givers and Newlands Cricket Stadium partner to provide urgent flood relief for Western Cape victims from 18 May.
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Search for missing Khayelitsha teenager continues at Monwabisi Beach
A 17-year-old boy from Khayelitsha allegedly drowned while swimming at Monwabisi Beach on Saturday, 16 May, while four others were rescued.
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Feel healthy and still be dying: what to know about high blood pressure
Hypertension is often called a “silent killer” because many people do not feel sick, even when their blood pressure is dangerously high.
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New Ebola outbreak in DR Congo declared international health emergency
The WHO declared an Ebola emergency in Congo with 91 suspected deaths; the Bundibugyo strain poses significant challenges due to lack of vaccines.
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Limpopo police arrest grandparents of missing toddler Omphile Sethole for alleged child neglect
Limpopo police arrested the grandparents of missing 2-year-old Omphile Sethole for alleged child negligence, while the search for her continues.
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DA outraged over weekend mass shootings, demands expanded policing powers
The Democratic Alliance has expressed outrage over two mass shootings that claimed seven lives across the Western Cape this weekend.
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Economic challenges in Free State: Rising unemployment and living costs
The Free State’s unemployment rate has hit 37.8%, the second highest in South Africa, with an additional 11,000 unemployed in Q1 2026. Rising living costs and recent job losses, particularly in construction, exacerbate the province’s economic woes. Investment in infrastructure…
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UWC scientist (and Rassie) among 38 to receive national orders
UWC’s Prof. Priscilla Baker among 38 to receive national orders from Ramaphosa on Tuesday 19 May – along with Covid-19 researchers and Rassie Erasmus.
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