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Over 3,400 police firearms lost or stolen in five years
More than 3,400 South African Police Service (SAPS) firearms have been lost or stolen over the past five years, with the vast majority still unaccounted for, according to a recent parliamentary question and answer session.
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Eastern Cape records 70 drunk-driving arrests as three crashes claim eight lives in one day
Alarming road lawlessness grips Eastern Cape as weekend sees 70 drunk-driving arrests and eight fatalities in three separate crashes.
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Former police officer arrested after more than 20 years on the run
Police arrested former captain in Table View last Thursday, after he evaded capture for over two decades while on the run from law.
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AI Identity fraud South Africa surges despite overall fraud decline
AI identity fraud South Africa is becoming a growing concern, as fraudsters shift from traditional scams to sophisticated, AI-driven attacks. Sumsub’s 2025–2026 Identity Fraud Report shows that while global identity […]
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Report shows reasons for failing of tailings dam in Jagersfontein
The owner of the Jagersfontein Fine Tailings Storage Facility may have been known for years of the instability of the facility at the southern wall of the dam that broke in 2022 and flooded the town in the Free State.
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HIV is nothing: TB survivor and activist shares journey from stigma to strength
“The only thing that is needed when you are HIV positive is to take care of your body and treatment,” said a Khayelitsha HIV/Aids activist, Babalwa Mazaleni.
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Teacher lauded for AI-powered platform
“Using my technical knowledge, I began digitising most of this work to make my own processes more efficient.”
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South Africa child malnutrition crisis: Parliament to debate urgent action for vulnerable children
MPs debated South Africa’s child malnutrition crisis on Friday, highlighting rising stunting rates and urging stronger government action to protect vulnerable children.
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Youth lead 16-day activism campaign against gender-based violence
The SAPS and the Lejweleputswa District Youth Crime Prevention Desk launched the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children in Hennenman on November 27. Over 100 young participants engaged in awareness activities, including a 3km walk,…
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Somerset West local rakes in national title for women in DIY
Somerset West resident Elle Franco has been named one of three national winners of the prestigious 2025 Brights Women in DIY Excellence Awards for her decade-long commitment to democratising home improvement and making DIY accessible to everyone through her platform,…
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