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Thousands still affected as pipeline burst worsens Bay water crisis
Nelson Mandela Bay faces ongoing water supply issues due to a burst pipeline and pump failure, affecting thousands of residents.
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POPCRU pursues legal action against department takeover of Mangaung prison
POPCRU wages a legal battle against the Department of Correctional Services to comply with a court order in takeover of Mangaung Prison.
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EC SAPS arrest 229 undocumented foreign nationals, 21 criminals in protest
Police arrested 229 people across the Eastern Cape as 28 protest marches remained largely peaceful, despite isolated incidents of looting and unrest.
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Motherwell learner wins national Robben Island essay competition
A Grade 9 learner from Motherwell has earned top honours in the prestigious Robben Island Essay Competition, beating finalists from across SA.
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Local politician’s husband arrested after raid on guest house in Bloemfontein
The police arrested the husband of the deputy mayor of the Mangaung Metro after a raid on a guesthouse in Bloemfontein.
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One arrested, two flee as SAPS seize R1.5 million protected cycads near Kariega
A 38-year-old Zimbabwean was arrested for possessing 151 protected cycads worth R1.5 million; investigations for remaining suspects are ongoing.
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Macassar chef Branwin Philander on Taste Master Professionals
Macassar chef Branwin Philander competes on The Taste Master Professionals driven by a personal mission to prove his accident cannot end his culinary dream.
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Correctional Department locks out 500 union workers at Mangaung prison
Score of employees belonging to the Popcru union at the Mangaung Prison in Bloemfontein have been locked out following the Department of Correctional Services’ takeover of administration effective today on…
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Thousands of residents still experience water outages as NMBM says recovery will take time
Thousands of Nelson Mandela Bay residents continue facing water outages and low pressure as the municipality battles pump failures and a strained supply system.
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Sol Plaatje Municipality to clarify 2026-’27 tariffs by week’s end after budget speech confusion
New tariffs for Sol Plaatje Municipality in Kimberley will be confirmed by the end of the week after confusion arose over figures presented during Monday’s 2026-’27 budget speech. Executive Mayor…
