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Eskom battles to restore power across EC as storm damage mounts
Dozens of communities across the Eastern Cape remain in the dark as technicians race to repair weather-ravaged electricity infrastructure.
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Two killed in separate Garden Route incidents amid severe flooding and storm damage
Two people lost their lives in separate weather-related incidents in the Garden Route as heavy rains, flooding and storm damage battered the region.
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Codeta plans electronic fare payment for commuters
The Cape Organisation for the Democratic Taxi Association is introducing an electronic payment system for Khayelitsha taxis, enhancing financial tracking and convenience.
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Experts warn of danger as flood-swept snakes wash up on Jeffreys Bay beaches
Experts have warned residents to avoid handling snakes washed ashore after recent Kouga floods left wildlife displaced and injured.
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South Africa’s unemployment crisis deepens as jobless rate climbs to 32.7%
South Africa’s unemployment rate has climbed to 32.7% in the first quarter of 2026, representing a 1.3 percentage point increase.
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Men implored to feel, grieve, heal at mental health event
A mental health event in Lwandle created a safe space for men to open up, free from judgement, and confront the realities of masculine burden.
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US cost of Iran war nearing $29 billion, Pentagon reveals
The United States military has spent nearly $29 billion on the war with Iran, as President Donald Trump faces growing pressure.
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Phalanomics: Accountability vs. Stability while navigating South Africa’s new political crosswinds
South Africa’s Constitutional Court has reopened the Phala Phala impeachment process, creating renewed political uncertainty around President Cyril Ramaphosa and the GNU.
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Mother and child die in tragic N1 crash involving health minister’s vehicle
A mother and her baby died after being hit by a vehicle while crossing a highway to reach the husband’s accident scene.
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WC nurses honoured for compassion and care on International Nurses’ Day
Today marks International Nurses’ Day, celebrated on the anniversary of modern nursing founder Florence Nightingale’s birthday.
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