News
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The state of roads and municipal equipment in Thabong raises questions
The DA accused Matjhabeng Municipality of inadequate infrastructure investment, claiming road deterioration affects residents’ lives and local economy.
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Stolen firearm recovered, man arrested in Odendaalsrus
A 36-year-old man has been arrested after police allegedly found him in possession of a firearm reported stolen during a recent house burglary in Odendaalsrus.
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No suspect named almost two years after grandmother’s murder
Ellen Malan murder case: the 87-year-old was found tied up and killed in her Tafelsig home in 2024. Two years on, no suspect has been named.
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Venezuela quake recovery will take years, says Red Cross
Recovering from the earthquakes in Venezuela will take years, the Red Cross said Friday, one month on from the June 24 disaster that killed more than 5,000 people.
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UPDATE: Kidnapping victim rescued, six suspects arrested in Welkom
A 29-year-old kidnapping victim was rescued during a police operation in Welkom that led to the arrest of six suspects and the seizure of firearms, ammunition and three vehicles.
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Western Cape High Court pauses impeachment proceedings against Ramaphosa
The Western Cape High Court ruled on Friday in favour of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s bid to pause impeachment proceedings against him over a scandal involving half-a-million dollars stashed in a sofa at his ranch.
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TikTok accused of exposing children to bullying and predatory behaviour online
The European Union on Friday accused TikTok of failing to protect children since their account settings expose them to risks like cyberbullying and predatory behaviour.
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Two wildfires merge near Madrid, 19,000 people evacuated or confined
Two major wildfires merged west of Madrid on Friday, where some residents could smell smoke drifting in from blazes burning out of control near the Spanish capital.
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Alleged kidnapping syndicate uncovered in Welkom
Police have uncovered an alleged kidnapping syndicate operating from a house in Karee Crescent, Welkom, leading to the arrest of five suspects
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First NSRI Pink Rescue Buoys unveiled in Nelson Mandela Bay
North End Lake is now home to Nelson Mandela Bay’s first public Pink Rescue Buoys, installed by the NSRI ahead of World Drowning Prevention Day.










