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Firefighters battling Phumlani Village blaze
“Firefighters battle blaze sweeping Phumlani Village. Strong winds and dense shacks create challenges for Cape Town Fire and Rescue crews.”
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Nuclear Power Plant near Gansbaai: Save Bantamsklip
A notice regarding an Environmental Authorisation Process for the proposed Eskom Nuclear Power Plant at Bantamsklip has residents up in arms.
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Western Cape sees spike in measles cases as officials warn parents to vaccinate
“Western Cape faces measles outbreaks in 6 urban areas due to declining vaccination rates. Health department launches targeted immunization campaigns. Free vaccines available at public facilities.”
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Community fights Velodrome plans
Bellville Velodrome faces uncertain future as Cape Town pursues R300 million private redevelopment. Community advocates fight to preserve affordable access for disadvantaged youth and para-athletes against commercialization fears.
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UN Security Council approves international force for Gaza in backing of Trump Peace Plan
The UN Security Council voted overwhelmingly on Monday to approve a US-drafted resolution supporting President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan, which calls for deploying an international force to the war-torn Palestinian territory and establishes a pathway toward Palestinian statehood.
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Former government minister Gigaba charged in multi-billion rand Transnet corruption case
The Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) formally added former Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba as the fifth accused in a major corruption case involving former Transnet executives at the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crime Court.
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Bitou Municipality implements Stage 3 water restrictions
GEORGE – The Bitou Municipality launched stage 3 water restrictions yesterday, 17 November, to prevent the increased risk of water shortages. According to a statement released by the Bitou Municipality, these […]
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Historic 1886 Benz Patent-Motorwagen replica to Mark 140th anniversary of the automobile
The Southern Cape Region of the Mercedes-Benz Club of South Africa is proud to announce the exhibition of an exact replica of the 1886 Benz Patent-Motorwagen, the world’s first automobile, in celebration of the forthcoming 140th anniversary of the motorcar.
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Three alleged extortionists set alight in informal settlement
Three men, alleged to be extortionists, were set alight and burnt to death in Isiqalo informal settlement.
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Gqeberha family convicted in R500k UIF fraud, money laundering scheme
GQEBERHA – The Gqeberha Specialised Commercial Crimes Court has convicted a family of five people who are linked to a complex Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) fraud and money laundering scheme […]
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