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48 racing pigeons stolen in targeted Eastern Province loft break-in
Eastern Province pigeon racer Niezaam Jappie’s entire 2025 racing team was stolen in a highly targeted theft at his Sidwell loft.
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Sewage flood forces Makhaza shack dwellers to evacuate after pipe burst
Shack dwellers from Makhaza Road Reserved Informal Settlement had to evacuate their shacks after they were flooded with sewage on Saturday 29 November.
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Revival plan unveiled for historic Apple Express Steam Train
A comprehensive revival plan has been developed for the Apple Express, the historic narrow-gauge steam railway connecting Gqeberha to Avontuur.
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Two deadly shack fires leave four dead and over 140 homeless in Langa
At least 38 informal homes burnt down and four people died in two separate shack fire incidents on Monday 1 December in Ward 52 in Langa.
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OPINION | 16 Days of Activism: We demand more than words
Understand the urgency of 16 Days of Activism in combating gender-based violence and the need for continuous action beyond 16 days.
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Newlands heritage walk: Community planning phase completed
Ward 63 councillor Mikhail Manuel completes community planning for Claremont/Newlands Heritage Walk, marking progress in preserving local historical sites.
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Five die, dozens injured in Mpumalanga R33 bus crash
Five people lost their lives and dozens were injured in a serious bus accident on the R33, between eMkhondo and Amsterdam, on Monday afternoon, 1 December.
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Hundreds of bikers join Toy Run 2025 at Killarney Raceway
The Toy Run 2025 in Cape Town collected thousands of toys for underprivileged children, promoting community generosity before Christmas.
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Drug dealing duo sentenced to decades behind bars
OUDTSHOORN – A Nigerian man and South African woman who orchestrated a drug trafficking operation through social media have been handed heavy prison sentences by the Oudtshoorn Regional Court. Victor Ikechukwu […]
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SAPS investigates kidnapping incident in Kariega
SAPS has opened a criminal case involving kidnapping, assault and pointing a firearm following an incident that occurred on Sunday, 30 November 2025 in Kariega.
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