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Minibus carrying 20 foreign nationals overturns on N1 near Hanover
A minibus travelling from Cape Town to Mozambique and transporting 14 foreign nationals and six children, overturned on the N1 on Wednesday morning.
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Sol Plaatje Municipality to clarify 2026-’27 tariffs by week’s end after budget speech confusion
New tariffs for Sol Plaatje Municipality in Kimberley will be confirmed by the end of the week after confusion arose over figures presented during Monday’s 2026-’27 budget speech. Executive Mayor Martha Bartlett tabled the budget under the theme “Rebuilding Sol…
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Police in Northern Cape ready and operational for 30 June shutdown
Multi-disciplinary parades were conducted early this morning in anticipation of the planned marches and activities that may unfold during the course of the day.
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Kuruman-based municipal workers face court for alleged ‘fixed’ job test results
Two men and a woman employed at the JTG District Municipality in Kuruman will appear in court on several charges after their arrest by the Hawks.
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Allan Gray Foundation seeks next generation of entrepreneurial leaders
Grade 6 learners in South Africa are urged to apply for the Allan Gray High School Scholarship Programme.
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North West farmer fined after 23 undocumented workers arrested
A farm owner was issued with an admission of guilt fine, and 23 undocumented foreign nationals allegedly in his employment arrested in the Vorstershoop area.
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OPINION | Metro audit failures expose crisis in urban governance
No metropolitan municipality achieved a clean audit despite managing R336 billion in public funds, with water and electricity losses exceeding R27 billion.
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Northern Cape municipalities: Slight progress amid deepening crisis
While the province has successfully moved several municipalities out of the worst audit categories, residents continue to suffer from unreliable services.
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South Africa launches first District Energy Council in Upington
South Africa launched its first District Energy Council in Upington, marking a historic step toward closing the gap between Eskom and municipalities.










