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Raw sewage still flows by Welkom school despite court orders
Raw sewage flows near St Helena Primary School in Welkom, posing health risks to students and obstructing access to local shops. Despite court orders and promises from municipal officials for urgent intervention, no action has occurred. Local leaders are urging…
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Trump’s ultimatum to Iran: Accept deal or face more strikes
President Donald Trump issued an ultimatum for Iran to accept a deal to end the war or face intense renewed US bombing.
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Eastern Cape roads remain open despite flooding and severe weather
Eastern Cape roads remain open despite flooding and snowfall risks, with officials urging motorists to drive cautiously as wet, slippery conditions persist.
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City of Joburg bankruptcy looms as treasury threatens R8bn cutoff
Democratic Alliance Johannesburg mayoral candidate Helen Zille has revealed a leaked letter from Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana warning that the City of Johannesburg is effectively bankrupt.
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Metro on high alert as Kariega records 63mm of rain in 24 hours
Heavy rains in Kariega led to cautionary alerts for residents as local flooding risks rise, though impacts remain less severe than 2024 floods.
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Snow transforms Noupoort into a winter wonderland amid severe weather warnings
Locals in Karoo town sharing and capturing the beauty brought about by Mother Nature, with snow accumulations exceeding 50 cm.
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Activists to demand stronger animal welfare laws
Civil society organisations will gather at parliament in Cape Town on 9 May to call for stronger legal protection for animals in South Africa.
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SA fuel prices spike as petrol and diesel soar – tips to help consumers save
South Africans face record fuel price hikes as petrol and diesel surge, deepening the cost-of-living crisis and prompting advice for consumers.
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Chris Hani District councillor found shot dead inside her home
Police are investigating the murder of a 46-year-old councillor from the Chris Hani District Municipality.
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Bloemfontein residents warned about rising level of Modder River
Farmers, residents and businesses along the floodline of the Modder River are warned to be prepared for rising water levels.
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