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Community mobilises as fire damages Summerstrand substation
Residents face disruptions as the Forest Hill fire damages substation, leading to power outages and community firefighting efforts.
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Multi-vehicle crash leaves several injured on N2 between Gqeberha and Jeffreys Bay.
A serious multi-vehicle crash involving at least five vehicles occurred on the N2 near the Windfarm service station, with multiple injuries reported.
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Wildfire re-ignites near Van Stadens, prompting renewed warning from NMBM
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Fire and Emergency Department has issued a warning following the re-ignition of a wildfire along the N2 near Van Stadens.
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Record-breaking swimmer’s courage nets R65 000 for animal welfare
Guinness World Record swimmer Howard Warrington battles False Bay for 7 hours, covering 22km to raise R65,000 for Cape of Good Hope SPCA.
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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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