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Police investigate deaths of two Durban men at Tankwa Karoo campsite
Police are investigating the sudden deaths of two Durban businessmen found dead in their tent near the AfrikaBurn Festival site in the Tankwa Karoo.
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Popular Cape Town run cancelled due to severe weather
The 2026 Absa Run Your City Cape Town 10K was canceled due to severe weather warnings, prioritizing participant safety and public infrastructure.
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Rockfalls in Schoemanspoort lead to closure of Cango Caves
Schoemanspoort near De Kombuys is closed due to rock falls, as reported on May 7 by the Garden Route Multi-agency command centre. Severe weather has caused hazardous conditions, leading to route closures and suspension of Cango Caves operations. Travelers are…
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Cape Town’s SPCA on high alert ahead of Orange Level 6 weather warning
The Cape of Good Hope SPCA prepares for severe storms, mobilizing responders and urging the public to protect animals from flooding.
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Flooding displaces hundreds in John Taolo Gaetsewe District
A multisectoral disaster response team has been established to assist the John Taolo Gaetsewe District, severely impacted by flooding on April 30, 2026. Over 85 villages were affected, causing infrastructure damage, road closures, and school disruptions. Authorities are mobilizing health…
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Free State police secure convictions in decade-long crime syndicate case
LEJWELEPUTSWA – The Free State Provincial Serial Electronic Crime Investigation (SECI) Unit has secured convictions against two members of a syndicate that operated in the Lejweleputswa District for more than 10 years.
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US organises evacuation for Americans on hantavirus-struck cruise ship
The U.S. is coordinating an evacuation flight for American passengers from a cruise ship experiencing a hantavirus outbreak in the Canary Islands. While three passengers have died, the risk to the American public is low. Evacuated individuals will go to…
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Man spotted poisoning bluegum trees in front of estate
The deliberate poisoning of two historic bluegum trees in Koeberg Road in Durbanville last Sunday evening had irate residents up in arms this week.
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Rising diesel costs threaten SA independent auto workshops
Rising diesel prices are starting to affect independent workshops, as some motorists cut back on servicing and delay non-essential vehicle repairs.
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DNA results awaited to confirm identity of human remains found in crocodile
Police in Mpumalanga await DNA confirmation before officially identifying flood victim whose remains were found in a Komati River crocodile.
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