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Urgent intervention required for deteriorating Bothaville roads
The roads in and around Bothaville are in critical condition, threatening agricultural operations and job security. Deteriorating infrastructure hinders fuel deliveries and complicates disease control efforts, notably with foot-and-mouth disease.…
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KPMG’s Frank Blackmore: Reserve Bank expected to hold rates in January, with cuts likely later in 2026
Inflation for 2025 has come in at 3.2% – just marginally higher than the 3% target set by the Reserve Bank. Even though towards the end of 2025, there was…
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Community responds with donations as Masiphumelele fire affects over 1100 people
Masiphumelele fire destroys 363 structures, displacing 1,124 residents. Relief efforts underway with Gift of Givers and Living Hope assistance.
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Energy groups protest outside regulator over Eskom tariff hikes
Energy justice organisations gathered outside the National Energy Regulator of South Africa’s (Nersa) Pretoria offices yesterday to oppose further electricity tariff increases, arguing that the approved hikes will deepen energy…
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AVBOB launches 5th Road to Literacy with record 2 000 trolley library target
AVBOB has opened nominations for the 5th Road to Literacy campaign, partnering with Oxford University Press Southern Africa (OUPSA).
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Imprisoned journalists exceed 300 for fifth consecutive year
A total of 330 journalists were imprisoned worldwide for their work at the end of 2025, marking the fifth consecutive year the number has exceeded 300, according to a report…
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Minnie kidnapping: Case moved to Regional Court after investigation concludes
Two suspects charged with kidnapping Theresa Minnie for R10 million ransom appeared in court, with one abandoning bail while the other seeks bail application.
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South Africa’s largest printed QR code unveiled at Cape Town care home
Eric Miles Cheshire Home marks 50th anniversary with South Africa’s largest QR code, highlighting funding challenges in disability care sector.
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Free State sets ambitious goal to improve quality education as driving force for growth
BLOEMFONTEIN – Dr Julia Maboya, Free State MEC for Education, has stressed that the province’s matric class of 2025’s pass rate of 89,3% underscores the quality education provided. She emphasised…
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Education department addresses overcrowding concerns at Zeekoevlei Primary School
Zeekoevlei Primary faces reported overcrowding crisis with 76 Grade 7s in one class amid dispute over contract non-renewals and funding constraints.
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