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Flood-damaged wine bottles become symbols of hope
After May’s Western Cape floods devastated Van Loveren wine farm, Food Lover’s Market is selling rescued bottles at 3 for R100 as Bottles of Hope.
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Bo-Kaap protest follows Schotsche Kloof water restrictions
Schotsche Kloof flats residents took to the streets of Bo-Kaap on 13 June, protesting water restrictions linked to an overdue R17m municipal debt.
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Learner dies after classroom assault at Bellville school
A Grade 10 learner died after being struck by a classmate at Bellville South High School. Police have opened a murder case.
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Calls for law enforcement reinforcements after another fatal shooting
A community leader in Site B has urged the City to deploy more Law Enforcement officers to the area to help police combat crime.
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Truck driver arrested over copper cable theft, appears in court
Police have arrested a truck driver and seized nine large bags of allegedly stolen essential infrastructure components from the truck, en route to Johannesburg.
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Probe launched after child drowns in pit toilet at Eastern Cape ECD centre
The Eastern Cape Department of Education has launched an investigation into the death of a learner who drowned in an unfinished pit toilet.
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Gunmen open fire at Eastern Cape pharmacy, one man killed in attack
A fatal shooting at a pharmacy in Qumbu claimed the life of a 26-year-old man and left another person injured, while a third escaped unharmed.
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One of Gqeberha’s most wanted fugitives arrested after months on the run
South African Police arrested Donovan “Poenie” Williams for serious crimes, following a public appeal offering a reward for information.
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Facebook Marketplace buyers lured into armed robbery and hijacking
Police are warning residents to be cautious when using Facebook Marketplace after armed suspects lured victims into a robbery and hijacking.
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Electricity-supply restoration in final stages
Eskom is nearing the completion of electricity restoration in Western Cape after May’s severe storm, despite ongoing challenges and delays.
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