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Behind bars but online: Inmates linked to WhatsApp extortion scheme
An extortion scheme apparently operating from prison by inmates led to a Hawks’ investigation into WhatsApp impersonation scams.
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Knysna man seriously injured in para-kiting accident at Buffalo Bay
Emergency services rushed to Buffalo Bay Main Beach on Wednesday afternoon, 5 November, after reports of a serious para-kiting accident. A local Knysna man was left seriously injured near the high-water mark after a severe landing, and is now recovering…
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Write your way to peace: Tutu Foundation launches global letter campaign
Tutu Foundation launches global Letters for Peace campaign. Share your peace message for digital Peace Wall at Cape Town lecture. Free tickets available.
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Lanquedoc fire contained; Ashton blaze spreads into Kogmanskloof
The Cape Winelands District Municipality battles ongoing fires, especially in Ashton and Montagu, despite local support. Aerial efforts are ineffective; manual methods are prioritized.
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South African court urged to allow Anglo American lead-poisoning lawsuit
Lawyers representing thousands of women and children allegedly suffering from lead poisoning in Zambia are pushing for the right to bring a class action lawsuit against mining giant Anglo American, […]
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On the lighter side: From golden pools to vertical dramas
A French homeowner’s pool excavation turned into an unexpected treasure hunt this week, while Dubai’s luxury coffee scene reached new heights of extravagance. Meanwhile, Hollywood embraces a new format of […]
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Foot-and-Mouth Disease case confirmed near Gouda, two more farms quarantined
A Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak in Gouda has led to quarantines on multiple farms in the province as investigations continue.
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Eastern Cape car-winning cop on a mission to end GBV in Kamesh
KARIEGA – The winner of a car at this year’s Women’s Challenge in Gqeberha is on the frontlines of the war against gender-based violence. Nomandla Lunguza, a lieutenant-colonel in the […]
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Lanquedoc blaze under control; Ashton fire remains challenging
The Cape Winelands District Municipality has made progress in controlling two active fires, with teams employing both aerial and manual methods. No immediate threats to communities exist, and monitoring continues.
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Smoke blankets Bredasdorp as Heuningberg mountain burns
BREDASDORP – An uncontrolled fire on Heuningberg mountain continues to rage above Bredasdorp, creating hazardous conditions as thick smoke engulfs the town and surrounding areas, forcing road closures and prompting […]
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