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Somerset West innovator clinches top SA entrepreneurship award
Somerset West entrepreneur Carl van Blerk won the 2026 IMM Entrepreneur of the Year Award for his food-security brands Food Sock Meals and Heartfelt Foods.
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Police station shooting: Constable in custody after weekend of violence
Chaos erupted at Majola Police Station this week when a constable allegedly opened fire inside the station, injuring the Acting Station Commander.
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All appeals against Cape Winelands Airport authorisation dismissed
The appeals against the Environmental Authorisation (EA) for the development of Cape Winelands Airport have been dismissed.
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Cape Town taxi boss receives bail, but remains in custody
Siviwe Kiva, Cata boss, was granted bail but remains in custody on separate charges with strict reporting conditions.
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CPF leaders concerned over rising crime in Khayelitsha and Nyanga
CPF leaders from Nyanga and Khayelitsha expressed concerns over rising crime rates, emphasizing the need for community cooperation and proactive measures.
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Gabrielle Union pays tribute to late father at South African wine estate
Gabrielle Union buried her father’s ashes in Cape Town while visiting a wine farm, honoring family bonds and memories made there.
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SA’s R10 billion funeral sector counts 20 000 unauthorised operators
More than 20 000 funeral operators across SA townships are unlicensed in a sector generating over R10 billion a year, a body warns.
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Bothasig AFC to host massive youth football tournament this weekend
Bothasig AFC’s sixth annual Back-2-Basics youth football tournament runs May 29-31, featuring 110 teams and promoting community participation and skill development.
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Shutdown leaves thousands of children unable to attend school
The Free State Department of Education reports severe disruptions in learner attendance due to the NSDF-led protests, especially in Bloemfontein’s townships.
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Police arrested 142 suspected looters during Mangaung shutdown
The Free State police have arrested 142 suspects in Bloemfontein following sporadic incidents of public violence triggered by a total shutdown.
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