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Four rescued in Durban building collapse
Four people were rescued on Saturday after a building under renovation collapsed in Union Lane, Durban.
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Tree-planting campaign brings new green spaces to Nelson Mandela Bay
Volunteers from ASEZ WAO joined a tree-planting initiative in Nelson Mandela Bay, on Sunday as part of the global “Mother’s Forest” climate project.
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Kouga floods: 250 residents displaced as municipality races to reopen roads and restore power
Roads damaged, bridges washed away and 250 residents displaced as Kouga Municipality battles the aftermath of devastating floods.
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Provincial oversight turns to litigation: Coghsta takes Sol Plaatje to high court
At the heart of the legal battle is the purported approval of the municipality’s draft budget for the 2026-’27 financial year.
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Fadiel Adams’s arrest sparks debate on justice and state power
Fadiel Adams, NCC founder and Mitchells Plain MP, was arrested on fraud charges, sparking fierce debate over police conduct and equal justice.
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Trump rejects Iran peace terms, Tehran warns of new attacks
US President Donald Trump branded Iran’s terms for ending the Middle East war “totally unacceptable”, raising fears of fresh conflict.
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Severe weather causes flooding as Western Cape braces for second cold front
Severe weather has caused flooding across the Cape Winelands, with bridges closed and residents evacuated as a second cold front approaches.
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Severe weather forces school closures in Cape Winelands
Over 150 schools in the Cape Winelands and Eden districts will be closed on Monday due to severe weather warnings affecting the Western Cape.
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From Travolta to AI Lennon: the stars and films at Cannes 2026 preview
The world’s most glamorous film festival opens Tuesday in Cannes, with Travolta’s debut and AI Lennon among the highlights to watch for.
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Hantavirus cruise ship evacuees begin returning home from Spain
Passengers from cruise ship hit by deadly hantavirus outbreak begin journey home from Spain’s Canary Islands in complex repatriation operation.
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