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Garden Route grapples with water supply as George Municipality implements stricter water restrictions
George Municipality has implemented level 2C water restrictions.
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Cape Town’s 17-metre Tree of Hope raises funds for four local charities
Four local organizations benefit from Cape Town’s spectacular Tree of Hope – Africa’s tallest 17m installation shining from Hotel Sky’s CBD rooftop.
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Reitz community honours GBV victims with candlelight ceremony
On December 10, 2024, the South African Police Service, Nketoana Municipality, and the Department of Health hosted a candlelight ceremony in Reitz for victims of Gender-Based Violence (GBV). Approximately 80 community members participated, emphasizing the need for ongoing awareness and…
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Community mourns loss of inspirational artist Junior King
The Gqeberha art community is in mourning following the tragic death of choreographer, dancer and artist Dugulth “Junior King” Ferreira.
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Seven fatalities in three weeks: NSRI pleads for vigilance
As the summer school holidays begin, the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) has issued a strong appeal for safety in and around water.
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KZN Education MEC directed to discipline 16 officials over “fraudulent” R2.5 million toilet contract
The Special Tribunal has ordered the KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Education to immediately initiate disciplinary proceedings against 16 department officials implicated in a corruption.
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Time magazine names ‘Architects of AI’ as Person of the Year
Time magazine named the “Architects of AI” as its Person of the Year on Thursday.
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Tackling urban decay: Sol Plaatje’s security strategy sparks debate
The Sol Plaatje Municipality’s Safer City Task Team aims to combat crime and urban decay, but faces criticism over its seasonal implementation rather than ongoing efforts.
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Councillor and ‘mastermind’ targeted as SIU raids R161m UIF fraud syndicate
A massive dawn operation today, unravelled a network of 16 companies and over 35 people alleged to have siphoned funds to the value of more than R 160 million, meant for workers during the Covid-19 lockdown.
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The man behind countless animal rescues begins his legal rise
After two decades Chief Inspector Jaco Pieterse of the Cape of Good Hope SPCA is stepping down as he prepares to begin his legal articles in 2026.
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