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Swiss bar owner jailed for three months after New Year’s fire kills 40
GENEVA, Switzerland – The co-owner of a Swiss bar that erupted in flames during New Year celebrations, killing 40 people and injuring 116, has been ordered into preventive detention for three […]
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South African science in spotlight for high seas conservation
CAPE TOWN – South African scientists and conservationists have played a growing role in global efforts to protect the oceans beyond national jurisdiction. In December 2025, Samkelisiwe Danisa and Lauren […]
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Arson fears grip Overstrand as three arrested on suspicion of deliberate fire starting
STANFORD – The Overstrand Municipality is grappling with mounting evidence that the devastating series of fires plaguing the region may be the work of arsonists, following the arrest of three […]
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Montague Gardens chemical incident declared safe after hazmat assessment
A chemical incident in Montague Gardens has been resolved, with the area declared safe after treatment of four individuals and proper assessment.
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WATCH | Visitors to Kruger Park face isolation as severe flooding threatens access routes
As flooding threatens to cut off access, visitors to Kruger Park may face isolation. Get the latest updates on the situation.
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Excellence achieved: South Africa’s top 2025 matric stars reveal their success formula
GAUTENG – The nation’s brightest academic minds have shared their blueprint for achieving excellence in the demanding world of matriculation. After competing against more than 900,000 candidates nationwide, 42 exceptional […]
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WATCH | Authorities respond to chemical incident in Montague Gardens
Authorities respond to chemical incident in Montague Gardens with road closures and safety advisories. Possible nitric acid spill prompts evacuations.
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Matlala returns to Sol Plaatje Municipality, dismisses corruption charges as ‘trumped up’
Thapelo Matlala returns to work at Sol Plaatje Municipality, dismissing flimsy corruption charges with confidence and clarity.
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OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health to review your medical records
OpenAI has launched a new ChatGPT feature in the United States that can analyse people’s medical records to provide better answers, but campaigners warn it raises privacy concerns.
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OPINION | Ramaphosa’s sleepless nights come decades too late – IRR
President Cyril Ramaphosa says unemployment keeps him awake at night. That concern, expressed in early 2026, comes far too late – and risks sounding insincere – after decades of mounting […]
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