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Severe weather warning issued for Bay as major storm system approaches
Municipality warns of flooding risk as cut-off low expected to bring heavy rainfall this weekend.
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School placement crisis hits Kraaifontein’s growing communities
An education crisis has emerged in Cape Town’s Bloekombos and Wallacedene communities, where scores of children remain without high school placements.
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Shack fire destroys 25 homes in Site B, Khayelitsha
At least 25 shacks at RR section in Site B, Khayelitsha burned down and left more than 70 people homeless this morning.
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Man (20) arrested within hours for Addo murder, robbery
A 20-year-old man was arrested within fifteen hours for murder and robbery following two violent incidents in Addo yesterday that tragically left one teenager dead.
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Ma van vier tot 10 jaar gevonnis oor verwaarlosing van kinders
Die hof het ‘n ma (34) van vier gevonnis tot 10 jaar effektiewe tronkstraf nadat sy skuldig gepleit het op aanklagte van kinderverwaarlosing en aanranding.
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Masilonyana Law Enforcement Unit’s shocking inefficiency exposed
The Masilonyana community is frustrated with the Law Enforcement Unit’s inefficiency and lack of accountability. With only 12% of traffic fines collected, operational effectiveness is questioned. The municipality faces financial…
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Health alert issued for suspected childhood illness outbreak
The Eastern Cape Department of Health issued an urgent alert following a suspected outbreak of childhood illness in Aberdeen between 30 January and 3 February 2026.
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Teen angler with disabilities seeks sponsors for championship
Bellville teen Ruben Labuschagne, who has cerebral palsy and autism, needs R20,000 community support for SA angling championship on 8 April.
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City of Cape Town warns of water levels at new lows
Cape Town’s daily water consumption has climbed to 1,073 million litres—98 million above target—while dam levels drop 2% weekly, prompting urgent calls for water-wise behavior to avoid future restrictions.
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Rabies confirmed in seal found at Sardinia Bay, Gqeberha
A seal found at Sardinia Bay in Gqeberha has tested positive for rabies, marking the first confirmed case in the city and the second in the province.
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