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Australia confirms first bushfire death, Argentina battles major blaze
Australia reports first bushfire death as fires destroy 300+ buildings. Argentina evacuates 3000 from Patagonia blaze. South Africa battles local fires.
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Western Cape wildfires: crews contain some fires, others rage on
Emergency crews continue fighting Western Cape wildfires with mixed results. Pearly Beach fire contained, Wemmershoek damages property, roads reopened.
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Police seize military explosives, arrest one in Gauteng
Police arrested a 33-year-old man after seizing military explosives in Malvern East, Gauteng. The suspect will appear in Germiston court.
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Police warn motorists of fake roadworks scam targeting night travellers
Motorists warned of a criminal plot using fake roadwork signs on the N14. Stay alert and exercise caution to avoid potential danger.
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Cape Town Mayor joins relief efforts after devastating Dunoon fire
Cape Town Mayor visits Dunoon settlement after devastating fire affects hundreds of households. Emergency relief efforts continue.
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Ethiopia begins construction of Africa’s biggest airport
Ethiopia begins construction of Africa’s biggest airport in Bishoftu. The $12.7 billion project will handle 110 million passengers annually.
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South Africa defends naval drills with Iran, China, Russia as ‘essential’
South Africa begins week-long naval exercises with Russia, Iran and China, defending the ‘Will for Peace 2026’ drills as essential cooperation.
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Big Cat Sanctuary appeals for support after wildfire destruction
Big cat sanctuary near Stanford evacuates 26 animals from wildfire. Panthera Africa appeals for urgent donations after extensive damage.
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Overstrand remains on high alert as wildfires persist
Overstrand wildfires continue as R43 between Stanford and De Kelders remains closed. Emergency services battle blazes with aerial support.
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Two Oceans Aquarium rescues one-ton sunfish in Cape Town
The Two Oceans Aquarium team began the new year by rescuing their largest sunfish yet, a one-ton fish trapped at Cape Town’s Sturrock Dry Dock.
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