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Father charged with murder after son (14) dies in bank card assault
A 62-year-old Ngqeleni man faces murder charges after his teenage son died following an alleged assault over a stolen bank card.
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Illegal gin plant busted in Durbanville, five arrested
Five arrested after Metro Police discover 2,000 litres of counterfeit gin operation in Durbanville copying popular alcohol brands.
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N2 CLOSURE: Travelers stranded as uncontrolled wildfires block major route between Gqeberha and Jeffrey’s Bay
Emergency road closure leaves commuters stuck on either side of the N2 closure between Gqeberha and Jeffreysbay as wildfires continue to rage near the N2.
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Childminder arrested after toddler found with open wounds on New Year’s Day
A 59-year-old childminder was arrested after a two-year-old girl was found with serious open wounds whilst the carer was allegedly under the influence of alcohol.
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WATCH | Dramatic rescue saves four men from ski-boat trapped on Grootdraai Dam spillway
On December 29, four men were rescued from a ski-boat near the spillway of Grootdraai Dam after mechanical failure caused imminent danger, thanks to coordinated rescue efforts.
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WATCH | Two suspects arrested over East London assault video
Two suspects were arrested over a viral East London assault video, facing assault charges while Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality strongly condemns the violent attack completely.
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Eastern Cape police issue zero-tolerance warning against heavy drinking this New Year
Eastern Cape police warn against heavy drinking during New Year’s festivities, emphasising the direct link between alcohol abuse and increased criminal activity including road fatalities.
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Cape Town to host 2027 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships
Cape Town is set to become the first city in Africa to host the World Mountain and Trail Running Championships in 2027.
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Former Cape Flats librarian now strengthens public library voice nationally
Cape Town’s Naziem Hardy appointed deputy chairperson of National Council for Library Services after 32-year career starting as library assistant.
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IN DIE HOF: Japie eers in Februarie weer in hof
Die saak teen die vermeende kinder-moordenaar Elizabeth Japie van Jamestown is tot Dinsdag 25 Februarie 2026 uitgestel. Japie staan tereg op verskeie aanklagte, insluitend moord en dwarsboming van die gereg,…
