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Urgent action needed to save neglected Masilonyana cemeteries
Masilonyana continues to face growing public outrage over the appalling condition of cemeteries across several townships. What were once sacred resting places have now become open grazing fields for cattle and sites for illegal dumping, due to the absence of…
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Western Cape records lowest unemployment rate in South Africa
The Western Cape has achieved the lowest unemployment rate in South Africa, recording 19.7% in the third quarter of 2025, significantly below the national average of 31.9%, according to Statistics South Africa’s latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS).
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South Africa plans for a historic Women’s Shutdown: A stand against Gender-Based Violence
With 15 women murdered daily, Women For Change demands GBV declared national disaster.
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SAPS makes breakthrough in five-year-old case as suspect arrested
SAPS made a significant breakthrough arrest of a 41-year-old female suspect on kidnapping charges directly related to the five-year-old Quinton ‘Doenas’ Plaatjies cold case.
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Young man from Grabouw drowns in Hawston over the weekend
While many a beachgoer saw this as a weekend for enjoying the warm weather, for one Grabouw family it was one of hope with a rather tragic end. One family […]
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Gqeberha businessman Rob Evans denied bail twice in murder case
GQEBERHA – Gqeberha businessman Rob Evans will remain behind bars after his second attempt at freedom was denied today, 11 November, at the Gqeberha High Court. The 58-year-old Algoa Plastics […]
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Kouga mourns tragic loss of pilot, author, TV presenter Mynie Steffens
Beloved pilot, TV presenter & author Mynie Steffens (43) tragically died in helicopter crash near Patensie, Eastern Cape on 10 November.
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Nobody arrested for Delft extortion murder yet
22-year-old shot dead in Delft after father refuses protection money. Police investigating extortion-linked murder, no arrests made.
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Khoisan community protest for land rights in Strandfontein
The Khoisan community protested outside the Lentegeur administrative offices last week, in response to the High Court ruling preventing further occupations on erfs in Strandfontein and Khayelitsha.
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Berg River Dam site leased for outdoor recreational development
The Berg River Dam’s 879-ha land has been leased to BRDATC for outdoor recreation, raising concerns among residents about construction. Plans include access control, trail upgrades, and community employment opportunities.
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