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Woman jailed for 5 years over fake death certificates to claim funeral pay-outs
A former Home Affairs employee, Dawn Celeste Pieterson, was sentenced to five years in prison for fraudulently declaring living individuals dead to claim insurance payouts.
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Kimberley-born intellectual returns as new chancellor at Sol Plaatje University
Thebe Ikalafeng, an influential author and scholar, has been appointed chancellor of Sol Plaatje University, effective 16 January, for five years.
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First skateboarding star in South Africa secures car sponsorship
Boipelo Awuah, South Africa’s first skateboarder with a car sponsorship, promotes youth empowerment and hosts workshops for girls.
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Pofadder pik vyfjarige: Dankbaarheid seëvier te midde van trauma
Ongeag die trauma van die vyfjarige Francois Jooste wat deur ‘n uiters giftige slang gepik is, is die gesin verbaas en dankbaar met die liefde en omgee van mense, ook mense wat hulle nie eens ken nie.
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Love Dahlias Festival: Experience a blooming adventure in Douglas
The inaugural Love Dahlias Festival in Douglas, hosted by Mareli Visser, features workshops, flower walks, and culinary events from 18 to 21 March. Tickets are available online.
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Double life sentence for man who killed half-sister and her son (11)
A man has been sentenced to two life terms for the brutal murder of his 33-year-old half-sister and her 11-year-old son.
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Sage oor skorsing: Stadsbestuurder hoor Donderdag of hy mag terugkeer
Die drama oor die volgehoue skorsing van Thapelo Matlala, stadsbestuurder van die Sol Plaatje-munisipaliteit in Kimberley, sal Donderdag in die hooggeregshof op die spits gedryf word.
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Hittegolf laat binnelanders rooi sien; hoë temperature vir hele week voorspel
Hoë dag- en nagtemperature word vir die duur van die week oor ‘n groot deel van die land voorspel.
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Mimosa Mall Marathon: Race just about a month away
The 2026 Mimosa Mall Marathon invites runners of all levels on 28 February, featuring various distances, and a festive race-day atmosphere. Enter by 26 February.
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Helen Bishop Child and Youth Care Centre invites voluntary board members
Applications are open for voluntary board members at the Helen Bishop Child and Youth Care Centre. Candidates must meet specific criteria and apply by 26 January.