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Rising fuel prices set to drive up food and transport costs
Consumers may face significantly higher grocery bills and living costs from April, as anticipated fuel price increases threaten to trigger a wave of price hikes.
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Armed carjackers captured after chase ends in vehicle overturn
Four youth suspects were arrested for the carjacking of a Toyota Quantum which was overturned during a chase.
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Ekapa Mine: First body recovered as search continues for four missing miners
One body of five missing miners from a mudslide at Du Toitspan mine was recovered; recovery operations continue for others.
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Sister Schools Programme strengthen teaching efforts, boosts motivation
The Sister Schools Programme is an intervention to remove barriers to learning and improve learner outcomes, while keeping young people in school.
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Flooding forces three-week closure of Botswana’s Moremi Game Reserve
Moremi Game Reserve in Botswana is currently closed due to flooding caused by ongoing heavy rains.
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Agriculture minister faces legal challenge over foot-and-mouth vaccination ban
Minister John Steenhuisen is facing legal action from business and agriculture organisations over his refusal to allow private, on-farm vaccinations for Foot-and-Mouth Disease.
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Government commits R500 billion to revive crippled rail network
Deputy President Paul Mashatile announced a R500 billion plan to restore South Africa’s railway system, emphasizing rehabilitation, efficiency, and private sector involvement to boost economic growth.
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VW recalls 25 729 Polo Vivo vehicles over handbrake safety concern
Volkswagen Group Africa has recalled 25,729 VW Polo Vivo vehicles due to a handbrake defect that poses safety risks. Owners should seek immediate inspection and avoid parking on slopes.
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Unions outraged as Ekapa Mine enters liquidation with five miners still trapped underground
The NUM and NUMSA criticise Ekapa Mine’s management amid provisional liquidation and ongoing search for five missing workers, alleging negligence and financial misconduct impacting jobs and worker welfare.
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Budget breakthrough amid legal battle: Sol Plaatje council secures temporary truce
The Sol Plaatje Municipal Council adopted its Adjustments Budget, but ongoing legal and political disputes, particularly over manager Thapelo Matlala, hinder service delivery.
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