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48 racing pigeons stolen in targeted Eastern Province loft break-in
Eastern Province pigeon racer Niezaam Jappie’s entire 2025 racing team was stolen in a highly targeted theft at his Sidwell loft.
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Sewage flood forces Makhaza shack dwellers to evacuate after pipe burst
Shack dwellers from Makhaza Road Reserved Informal Settlement had to evacuate their shacks after they were flooded with sewage on Saturday 29 November.
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Two deadly shack fires leave four dead and over 140 homeless in Langa
At least 38 informal homes burnt down and four people died in two separate shack fire incidents on Monday 1 December in Ward 52 in Langa.
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Dafabet Warriors beat Goldrush Boland in super over
With just one run needed from the final four balls, the Warriors faltered. Aya Gqamane dismissed Muthusamy, and a brilliant direct hit tied the scores.
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SAPS investigates kidnapping incident in Kariega
SAPS has opened a criminal case involving kidnapping, assault and pointing a firearm following an incident that occurred on Sunday, 30 November 2025 in Kariega.
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Nelson Mandela Bay water crisis deepens as demand exceeds capacity
Water shortages are affecting dozens of suburbs across Nelson Mandela Bay as daily consumption reaches 390-400 million litres.
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Blackheath’s Ricardo Smart is “icon of Africa”
“But every accolade I receive is just a testament to the community that raised me. This is for Blackheath.”
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Gevalle van Slenkdalkoors in dele van Noord-Kaap bevestig
Gevalle van Slenkdalkoors is in dele van die Noord-Kaap bevestig, en die ernstige gesondheidsrisiko’s vir dier en mens word beklemtoon.
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HIV is nothing: TB survivor and activist shares journey from stigma to strength
“The only thing that is needed when you are HIV positive is to take care of your body and treatment,” said a Khayelitsha HIV/Aids activist, Babalwa Mazaleni.
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Somerset West local rakes in national title for women in DIY
Somerset West resident Elle Franco has been named one of three national winners of the prestigious 2025 Brights Women in DIY Excellence Awards for her decade-long commitment to democratising home…
