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March deadline set for Eastern Cape name change objections
Residents across the Eastern Cape have until early March to formally object to controversial name changes that were officially gazetted on 6 February.
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Hawks secure five-year sentences for Molteno copper cable thieves
The Komani-based Hawks Serious Organised Crime Investigation secured conviction and sentencing of two men for copper cable theft on 10 February.
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Veteran veterinarian removed from foot-and-mouth task team over confidentiality dispute
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has removed Dr Danie Odendaal from the ministerial task team on controlled diseases, citing his refusal to sign a confidentiality declaration.
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SONA: Cape Town demands gang-fighting powers as gun conviction rate hits just 5%
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis demands Ramaphosa grant City police gang investigation powers at SONA as conviction rates plummet
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Water bankruptcy is not a too distant threat for South Africa
South Africa faces a growing crisis of water bankruptcy, as highlighted by a UN report. Mismanagement and pollution threaten water systems, impacting food security and economic stability. Regions like Knysna and the Vaal River system exemplify this issue. Urgent action…
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Nine killed in Canada mass shooting that targeted school
A mass shooting in a remote part of western Canada killed nine people on Tuesday, including seven who were shot at a secondary school, before the suspect took their own life.
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Two men in court for fatal Jeffreys Bay grocery store robbery
Two men appear in court today after being linked to the murder and business robbery at a Jeffreys Bay grocery store on 1 February.
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Rhino poaching doubles in South Africa’s Kruger Park
Rhino poaching in South Africa’s Kruger National Park nearly doubled in 2025, with 175 rhinos lost, despite anti-poaching efforts. Nationally, poaching decreased by 16%, attributed to dehorning and enhanced detection. The environment minister proposed reintroducing limited trophy hunting quotas for…
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Ramaphosa, Putin discuss repatriation of trapped SA fighters
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the repatriation of 17 South African nationals fighting for Russian forces in Ukraine. The men, reportedly deceived into joining mercenary groups, are currently in conflict zones. South Africa is…
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