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Teacher shot dead, two injured by former colleague at primary school in Qonce township
A former teacher out on bail for sexual assault charges shot and killed one educator and injured two others at a Qonce school before taking his own life.
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No animals will be put down because of space: SPCA update
SPCA Uitenhage faces eviction by February 2026, but the municipality assures no animal euthanasia owing to space issues, citing a qualified new service provider for care.
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Kareedouw school celebrates 96% matric pass after years of underperformance
Qhayiyalethu Secondary School in Kareedouw achieved a remarkable 96.3% matric pass rate in 2025, up from just 35.5% in 2022.
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Man killed in Mitchells Plain shooting, three suspects held
Three arrested for fatal Mitchells Plain shooting that killed one man, injured another. Murder and attempted murder cases registered.
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Urgent intervention required for deteriorating Bothaville roads
The roads in and around Bothaville are in critical condition, threatening agricultural operations and job security. Deteriorating infrastructure hinders fuel deliveries and complicates disease control efforts, notably with foot-and-mouth disease. The Democratic Alliance is urging urgent government intervention, transparency in…
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Community horrified after body discovered in wheelie bin in Khayelitsha river
Makhaza police registered a murder case for investigation after the body of a 30-year-old male was found in a wheelie bin in a river near SST in Town Two, Khayelitsha on Wednesday 21 January around 10:30.
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Community responds with donations as Masiphumelele fire affects over 1100 people
Masiphumelele fire destroys 363 structures, displacing 1,124 residents. Relief efforts underway with Gift of Givers and Living Hope assistance.
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Western Cape faces worst fire season in decade
The Western Cape is experiencing its worst fire season in a decade, with 132 000 hectares burned since December. The province has spent over R19 million on firefighting operations, deploying 2 600 personnel. Premier Alan Winde is seeking a provincial…
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Energy groups protest outside regulator over Eskom tariff hikes
Energy justice organisations gathered outside the National Energy Regulator of South Africa’s (Nersa) Pretoria offices yesterday to oppose further electricity tariff increases, arguing that the approved hikes will deepen energy […]
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Grabouw Police Station the best of the best at Excellence Awards
It’s not a big police station, yet it covers a large area, has many challenges and always goes the extra mile for the town. Its hard work and dedication have […]
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