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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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Eastern Cape police issue zero-tolerance warning against heavy drinking this New Year
Eastern Cape police warn against heavy drinking during New Year’s festivities, emphasising the direct link between alcohol abuse and increased criminal activity including road fatalities.
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Cape Town to host 2027 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships
Cape Town is set to become the first city in Africa to host the World Mountain and Trail Running Championships in 2027.
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Former Cape Flats librarian now strengthens public library voice nationally
Cape Town’s Naziem Hardy appointed deputy chairperson of National Council for Library Services after 32-year career starting as library assistant.
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IN DIE HOF: Japie eers in Februarie weer in hof
Die saak teen die vermeende kinder-moordenaar Elizabeth Japie van Jamestown is tot Dinsdag 25 Februarie 2026 uitgestel. Japie staan tereg op verskeie aanklagte, insluitend moord en dwarsboming van die gereg,…
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Police seize firearms in weekend operations across Western Cape
Police arrest two men for illegal firearm possession in separate Western Cape operations, seizing pistols in Bonteheuwel and Athlone incidents.
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Somerset West resident (90) retires after 26-year legal career
Somerset West’s remarkable Marié Swart celebrated her 90th birthday and retirement after an extraordinary 26-year career at Miller Bosman Le Roux Attorneys, where she handled nearly R1 billion in commercial…
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Stellenbosch-hospitaal – ‘Dis nie net baba Newman’
Stellenbosch se plaaslike staats-hospitaal is ‘n “panado-hospitaal”. Dit is hoe talle Stellenbossers die hospitaal beskryf waar die 10 maande oue Mileeck Newman op Vrydag 21 November gesterf het (“Herrie nadat seuntjie…
