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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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Two dead as luxury Rovos Rail train derails in Namibia
A luxury Rovos Rail passenger train derailed in southern Namibia early Sunday morning, killing two crew members when a bridge collapsed beneath the train.
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‘Northern Cape positioned as country’s new growth frontier beyond industrial heartland’
The Northern Cape is projected as the new growth front for South Africa with resources boosting energy and agriculture, said premier, Dr Zamani Saul.
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WATCH | Mantashe prioritises body recovery over mine liquidation at disaster-hit Ekapa
Mineral Minister Gwede Mantashe prioritised recovering five bodies at Ekapa Mine over financial discussions, urging unions to communicate better with management amid crisis.
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Armed robbery suspects arrested at major inter-provincial roadblock
Two suspects were arrested during a roadblock for possessing stolen mobile phones and a toy gun, linked to recent robberies.
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Consumer Commission probes harmful chemicals in sanitary products
NCC investigates nine sanitary product suppliers after study found harmful endocrine-disrupting chemicals linked to serious health complications.
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Cattle farmers warned to take action against Rift Valley fever as summer rains increase mosquito numbers
South African cattle farmers face dual challenges from Foot and Mouth Disease and Rift Valley fever, requiring proactive prevention and management strategies.
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Tragic end to 158-year diamond mining era: Five miners lost, Ekapa faces liquidation
Five miners trapped in the Du Toitspan mine after a flood are presumed dead. Ekapa announced mine closure and liquidation following extensive financial challenges.
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