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WATCH: Gang violence surge sparks fear and outrage in Cape Town communities
WARNING: NOT FOR SENSITIVE VIEWERS CAPE TOWN – Communities across Cape Town’s sprawling Cape Flats are living in terror as gang violence reaches alarming new heights, with authorities recording 59 murders […]
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South African olive producers strike gold at 2025 SA Olive Awards
WELLINGTON, WESTERN CAPE – South Africa’s olive oil industry celebrated exceptional achievements yesterday as the 2025 SA Olive Awards crowned the country’s finest Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) producers at the […]
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Mother of Reeva Steenkamp needs comprehensive care after suffering stroke
The mother of murdered model Reeva Steenkamp, is fighting for her recovery in hospital after suffering a stroke, prompting an urgent appeal for financial assistance from the Reeva Steenkamp Foundation.
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Hostage drama involving a police officer ends tragically with two deaths
A hostage drama involving a police constable in Mamelodi East, Pretoria, ended tragically with two deaths, despite intervention by members of the SAPS. The officer, identified as Thapelo Mashigo (32), allegedly shot and killed his 18-year-old nephew before turning the…
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Trump-tariffs: SA officials in US for further negotiations with Trump-government
President Cyril Ramaphosa faced sharp questioning in the National Assembly yesterday over the government’s response to what EFF leader Julius Malema termed “senseless tariffs” imposed by US President Donald Trump on South African products.
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Ethiopia opens Africa’s largest dam amid regional tensions
GUBA – Ethiopia officially inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on Tuesday, marking the completion of Africa’s largest hydroelectric project and triggering immediate diplomatic protests from Egypt to the […]
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Court grants temporary reprieve for Dial-a-Ride in Cape Town
The WCND says it will continue its fight to have the Dial-a-Ride (DaR) service fully reinstated to its previous level of operation.
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Gordon’s Bay photographer Roger Sedres snaps sports award
Local sports photographer Roger Sedres won the Sport Visual Journalist of the Year award at the 2025 South African Sport Awards for his three-decade career capturing iconic moments of the country’s greatest athletes, including Chad le Clos’ Olympic celebration and…
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Police officer holding family members hostage in Mamelodi
Police constable at the centre of hostage drama
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Sea Point resident pushes for better ladder visibility to boost water safety
A Sea Point resident is calling for better visibility of the sea wall ladders along the Sea Point Promenade which are used to access safety from the ocean.
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