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Mistrial declared in case of Massachusetts mother who killed her three children
A Massachusetts jury deadlocked 11–1 in favour of an insanity verdict in the Lindsay Clancy mistrial. Prosecutors may now retry the case.
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Circuses in the crosshairs as Cape Town moves to ban wild animals in circus acts
McLaren Circus may soon have to leave its lions and tigers at home, or skip Cape Town altogether for its next tour to the Western Cape.
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Driver nabbed with hidden abalone in Muizenberg
Cape Town Traffic Officers arrested a 27-year-old suspect on Atlantic Road in Muizenberg after a routine stop uncovered 1 416 hidden abalone.
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Herpes virus kills sardines along 2 600km of South African coast
Die DFFE het PHV in Suid-Afrikaanse sardyne bevestig, maar ondersoek nog of die virus die huidige massasterftes veroorsaak.
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Global 764 network targets children through social media and gaming platforms
Malmesbury teen accused of child abuse material offences sent for 30-day psychiatric observation. Case postponed to 5 October at magistrates’ court.
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Ngcobo protesters demand action over alleged municipal dysfunction
Ngcobo protesters have suspended their 21-day protest to give government departments two weeks to address their grievances before further action.
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OPINION | Municipalities adding 16% profit to your electricity bill – here’s what to ask local election candidates
Opinion piece argues voters should confront local election candidates about municipal profit margins added to electricity bills and wasteful spending.
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Six South Africans still missing two weeks after Nepal floods
Six South African citizens remain missing two weeks after devastating Nepal floods as families desperately wait for news of their loved ones.
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Young rugby fan’s dream meeting with Cheslin Kolbe
Eight-year-old Oluthando Nkosinkulu’s dream came true when he met his rugby hero, Springbok star Cheslin Kolbe, during a memorable Cape Town trip.
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British family rows across Atlantic to break suicide taboo
English family prepares to row 3 000 miles across Atlantic Ocean to encourage open conversations about suicide after father’s death.
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