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Criminal case against five company officials in Jagersfontein Dam disaster head to High Court
Five employees of an engineering company, Jagersfontein Development to stand trial in High Court regarding dam disaster
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Iran strikes US bases in Kuwait as Middle East war escalates
Iran’s army has attacked US bases in Kuwait and vowed to continue strikes in the coming hours, as the war in the Middle East entered its seventh day with fresh assaults across multiple countries.
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Minister reinstates fishing licences for small-scale fishers after outcry
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, has reversed a decision that would have left thousands of small-scale fishers without work, reinstating 297 vessels to traditional linefish cooperatives and correcting quota allocations for West Coast rock lobster…
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Cape Town scoops best LGBTQ+ city destination at global travel awards
Cape Town named Best LGBTQ+ City Destination at global SPARTACUS Travel Awards, celebrating the Mother City’s inclusive tourism offerings.
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South African photographer Zanele Muholi wins prestigious Hasselblad Award
Zanele Muholi, a Johannesburg visual activist, becomes the first Black queer South African recipient of the prestigious Hasselblad Award in 2026.
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IEA chief says plenty of oil in market despite Middle East conflict
The International Energy Agency reassures there’s plenty of oil despite Middle East conflicts, urging renewable energy focus and caution against relying on Russia.
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Council approves R679.5m for water and electricity upgrades
The Municipality has approved a R679.5 million adjustment budget to strengthen water and electricity infrastructure across the metro.
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Court rules only Parliament can change VAT rate
The Western Cape High Court has ruled that only Parliament can change the VAT rate and that the Minister of Finance cannot do so unilaterally.
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Foot-and-Mouth Disease vaccination drive on track in Kouga as containment measures continue
FMD vaccination campaign in Kouga progresses well with 1,212 animals vaccinated in Kruisfontein and 360 in KwaNomzamo to date.
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Durbanville cyclist hands R25 000 over out as epic journey begins
Durbanville cyclist Marius du Preez hands over first R25 000 to Die Herberg Children’s Home, starting his 7 000km Southern Africa charity adventure.
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