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First confirmed FMD case since 2022 threatens regional agricultural economy
The Free State Veterinary Services have initiated containment and vaccination in accordance with national veterinary protocols. In response, the DA Setsoto Caucus has notified Setsoto Municipality to assist urgently
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ANC grants Senzo Mchunu special leave amid corruption probe
The African National Congress has granted suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu’s request for special leave from all party activities, in a sudden turnaround from the party’s earlier statement that he […]
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Kamesh police investigate alleged rape of 13-year-old girl
A 13-year-old girl from the Kamesh precinct in Kariega was allegedly sexually assaulted over the weekend, as officially confirmed by the South African Police Service.
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IOC considers blanket ban on transgender women in female Olympic events
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is moving towards implementing a comprehensive ban on transgender women competing in female sports categories, marking a significant policy reversal that could reshape Olympic participation ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
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DNA evidence solves 12-year-old murder case in Prince Albert
A 12-year-old murder case that had gone cold has finally been solved thanks to DNA evidence, resulting in a 20-year prison sentence for the man who raped and killed 55-year-old Anna Abrahams in Prince Albert.
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Parliament exposes child-protection gaps in statutory rape crisis
Committee reviews parliamentary investigation findings showing child protection system failures, unreported statutory rape cases and legislative gaps.
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Urgent action needed to save neglected Masilonyana cemeteries
Masilonyana continues to face growing public outrage over the appalling condition of cemeteries across several townships. What were once sacred resting places have now become open grazing fields for cattle and sites for illegal dumping, due to the absence of…
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Western Cape records lowest unemployment rate in South Africa
The Western Cape has achieved the lowest unemployment rate in South Africa, recording 19.7% in the third quarter of 2025, significantly below the national average of 31.9%, according to Statistics South Africa’s latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS).
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South Africa plans for a historic Women’s Shutdown: A stand against Gender-Based Violence
With 15 women murdered daily, Women For Change demands GBV declared national disaster.
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SAPS makes breakthrough in five-year-old case as suspect arrested
SAPS made a significant breakthrough arrest of a 41-year-old female suspect on kidnapping charges directly related to the five-year-old Quinton ‘Doenas’ Plaatjies cold case.
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