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ANC suspends Lejweleputswa district Mayor over alleged defiance of party directive
The ANC suspended Executive Mayor Phindiwe Maseko for not adhering to party directives on the Mayoral Committee’s composition.
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Reserve bank hold rates in July, but the path down remains on pause
The South African Reserve Bank held rates steady, keeping the repo rate at 7% and prime, the rate that sets most home loan repayments at 10.50%.
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Police arrest suspect, intercept stolen vehicle worth R1,5 million in Upington CBD
A Land Cruiser worth R1,5 million, which was stolen in Cape Town, was recovered in Upington. This is the second similar incident in the Northern Cape in July.
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NSRI evacuates injured Chinese seafarer off Gqeberha coast
An injured 24-year-old Chinese seafarer was safely evacuated by the NSRI from a bulk carrier off the Gqeberha coast in challenging sea conditions.
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Ward councillor gives boost to Kariega soccer club
Atlantic Spurs received new kits to boost player dignity, while promoting education and community support to combat negative influences.
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Limpopo police sergeant hauled to court for alleged fuel card fraud, theft
Police sergeant in Limpopo province due in court on charges of alleged fraud and theft involving state fuel fleet cards.
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Africa’s largest hybrid renewable energy project goes live in Northern Cape
TotalEnergies launched the R7,6-billion Hydra Project near De Aar in the Northern Cape to power 200 000 South African homes.
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Kariega power failures threaten water supply recovery efforts
Residents in Kariega faced power outages due to municipal substation faults, impacting water supply, while repairs are ongoing.
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Hockey funding reignites fury over R31m World Cup bill
McKenzie announces R3 million for hockey teams but faces backlash as public compares sum to R31 million FIFA World Cup spending, AfriForum seeks records.
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99% of firearm murders committed with illegal weapons, parliament hears
Parliamentary data reveals 41,297 murders committed with illegal firearms over four years, while legal weapons accounted for only 393 deaths.
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