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Kleine Zalze backs new tourism guide training project for Stellenbosch
A public-private partnership, the DEDAT Stellenbosch Tourist Guide Training Project, aims to address a shortage of professional tourist guides in Stellenbosch while creating employment opportunities in one of the town’s fastest-growing economic sectors. The DEDAT Stellenbosch Tourist Guide Training Project,…
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Rhino poaching drops 16% as South Africa intensifies anti-trafficking efforts
South Africa recorded a 16% decline in rhino poaching during 2025, with 352 animals killed compared to 420 the previous year, according to the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp.
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Cape Town issues urgent water alert after treatment plants shut down
The City experienced an interruption in the raw water supply from the Theewaterskloof Dam to both the Blackheath and Faure Water Treatment plants.
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Church leader’s bail appeal dismissed in R2.4 million corruption case
The Pretoria High Court has denied bail to church leader Bhekumuzi Mike Sandlana, charged with 19 counts of corruption related to alleged payments aimed at influencing Judge Portia Phahlane. Prosecutors deemed him a flight risk, citing additional identity documents. The…
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R719 Road crisis threatens agricultural operations
The R719 road between Bothaville and Wesselsbron is in critical condition, endangering local farmers and agricultural transport due to potholes and poor drainage. Urgent intervention is needed from authorities to improve safety and support economic stability in the region, as…
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State of the Nation in the age of private substitution
Imagine a state-of-the-nation address delivered without triumph or ceremony. The President rises, not to announce renewal, but to offer thanks. He thanks the households for installing solar panels that kept the lights on when the grid could not. He thanks…
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SARS achieves record revenue collection of R2.3 trillion
President Ramaphosa announced SARS collected a record R2.3 trillion in revenue, marking a remarkable turnaround from the state capture period.
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Drought crisis for rescued donkeys in Karoo sanctuary
The Karoo Donkey Sanctuary in De Rust is facing an escalating animal welfare emergency as a devastating drought continues to grip large parts of South Africa’s Karoo region.
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‘No respect for the dead’: Maitland Cemetery fire sparks safety calls
A fire that recently broke out at Maitland Cemetery has prompted renewed calls for improved safety and security at the site.
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Western Cape education department places over 26 000 learners in four weeks
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has placed 26 312 Grade R, 1 and 8 learners across the province since the beginning of January.
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