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Second cold front wreaks havoc across Cape Town
Severe winds and heavy rain caused widespread flooding, structural damage, and power outages in Cape Town, with multiple roads impacted.
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Markets rattled as US, Iran clash in Hormuz
The US was awaiting Iran’s response to its latest proposed peace deal, after both sides accused the other of triggering an overnight clash.
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Ramaphosa ‘respects’ court judgement, EFF vows to fight relentlessly
President Cyril Ramaphosa says he respects the Constitutional Court’s judgement and reaffirmed his commitment to the Constitution.
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Constitutional Court: Phala Phala vote was invalid and unconstitutional
The Constitutional Court ruled on that the vote of the National Assembly on 13 December 2022 on the Phala Phala report is inconsistent with the constitution, invalid and set aside.
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Talk explores the future of seaweed farming as a ‘sustainable super-resource’
Professor John Bolton will present a Simon’s Town talk exploring seaweed farming, sustainability and economic opportunities in South Africa.
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‘Toffee’ makes history in SA’s criminal-justice system
Therapy dog Toffee made South African court history by supporting a traumatised teen testifying in the Daniel Jamneck murder trial.
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South African professor details race to confirm hantavirus cases
It was the start of a long weekend in South Africa on Friday when Lucille Blumberg received an email from a fellow infectious disease specialist about an unknown illness on…
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Why Sapoa did not pursue refunds in Cape Town tariff court case
In a notice to its members Sapoa CEO Neil Gopal, stated that Sapoa didn’t ask the Court to order a refund of any of the impugned charges paid by residents.
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Mother in custody after a newborn found dead in Lotus River drain
A missing newborn was found dead in a Lotus River drain. The mother is in custody and now faces a murder charge as police continue investigations.
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Social worker dies after tree falls on car amid Garden Route storm chaos
Severe storms have triggered widespread power outages across the Garden Route, with Eskom delaying restoration work due to unsafe weather conditions.
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