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Power outages cripple Matjhabeng for more than 72 hours over long weekend
Residents in Matjhabeng Local Municipality faced prolonged electricity outages during Freedom Day and Workers’ Day weekend, with some areas without power for over 72 hours. Essential facilities like Thusanong Hospital were affected, leading to hospitalizations. The municipal strike hindered restoration…
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ANC President Ramaphosa praises Mayor Babalwa Lobishe for stabilising NMB Metro
ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa has commended Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor Babalwa Lobishe for bringing stability to the metro.
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Western Cape on high alert as Level 8 warning issued
The Western Cape faces severe weather, with heavy rainfall and strong winds expected, prompting disaster preparedness and safety precautions for residents.
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Cape Verde blocks cruise ship passengers as hantavirus outbreak investigation continues
Cape Verde authorities have refused to allow passengers aboard a cruise ship with a suspected hantavirus outbreak to disembark.
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KitKat Panama launches signal-blocking wrapper for phone-free breaks
KitKat Panama has unveiled a limited-edition wrapper that uses Faraday cage technology to block smartphone signals.
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Khayelitsha shack fire survivors struggle to rebuild
A fire in Khayelitsha’s SST informal settlement destroyed over 40 shacks, leaving more than 100 people homeless, with victims seeking assistance to rebuild.
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City begins annual dune maintenance along coastlines
Dune maintenance gets underway along Cape Town’s coast as the City rolls out its annual sand management programme across multiple coastal areas this May.
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New mobile vet clinic boosts animal care in under-resourced communities
Animal Rescue Outreach launches a third mobile clinic, expanding vital veterinary services to more underserved communities across Cape Town.
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Suspect arrested in connection with attorney Bouwer van Niekerk murder
Police have arrested a suspect in the murder of attorney Bouwer van Niekerk, who was gunned down in his Saxonwold office in September.
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Eskom reports stable power system as winter demand rises
Eskom has reported that the country’s power system remains stable despite increased electricity demand at the start of winter.
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