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Temporary housing becomes permanent nightmare
What was meant to be temporary relief has become a prolonged humanitarian nightmare for 145 displaced residents now confined to makeshift accommodations at Van Rooyen.
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Harmony Community Band represents Kouga at Cape Minstrel Carnival
Music has a remarkable way of bringing people together — and few do it as powerfully as the Harmony Community Band in Humansdorp.
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Funds raised for head girl diagnosed with rare and aggressive form of cancer
A fundraising campaign supports Chánterie van Rensburg, a Cape Town school head girl diagnosed with aggressive cancer, seeking R800,000.
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Flies and the hidden drivers of cholera in Africa
The role that flies play in spreading cholera – a bacterial disease that causes severe diarrhoea and dehydration – has been underestimated in Africa, which carries the largest burden of…
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Milpark Education: Accessible pathways to higher education remain open for South Africa’s youth
As matric results are released across South Africa, thousands of learners face mix emotions especially for those who missed university deadlines, fell short of entry requirements or are still waiting…
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No animals will be put down because of space: SPCA update
SPCA Uitenhage faces eviction by February 2026, but the municipality assures no animal euthanasia owing to space issues, citing a qualified new service provider for care.
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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…
