Local Stories
Local Stories
Local Stories
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Western Cape on high alert as Level 8 warning issued
The Western Cape faces severe weather, with heavy rainfall and strong winds expected, prompting disaster preparedness and safety precautions for residents.
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Khayelitsha shack fire survivors struggle to rebuild
A fire in Khayelitsha’s SST informal settlement destroyed over 40 shacks, leaving more than 100 people homeless, with victims seeking assistance to rebuild.
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Parow’s Glenlily sees water pipe upgrades to support growing population
Cape Town is modernising its water infrastructure by replacing ageing pipes, promoting water conservation amid low dam levels.
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Atlantis shooting leaves 17-year-old dead in Avondale
Atlantis police are investigating a murder following a shooting incident on Friday, 1 May.
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Regstryd om Kimberley se ‘munisipale geldkoffer’ verdiep
Nog ‘n regstryd met nog regskoste duur in Kimberley te midde van beweringe dat dit oor beheer oor die ‘munisipale geldkoffer’ handel.
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Cold night ordeal ends as rescue teams airlift workers from flooded vehicles
Nine employees who were stranded overnight on top of a vehicle submerged in flood water between Kathu and Postmasburg in the Northern Cape, were rescued this morning.
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Mangaung residents warned to stay clear of rising Modder River
Due to recent downpours the level of the Modder River between Mockes Dam and Maselspoort Resort is rising, and residents are warned of dangerous conditions.
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Two men sentenced to life for police officer murder
The Western Cape High Court in Cape Town has sentenced two men to life imprisonment for multiple murders, including the killing of a police officer, along with robbery with aggravating…
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Over 100 left homeless after shack fire in Town Two
A fire at SST informal settlement destroyed over 40 shacks, leaving 100 homeless; the cause is unknown, and assessments continue.
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Winning SA Kung Fu team does it again – this time bagging 14 gold
The Chin Woo Kung Fu team from South Africa won 14 gold medals at the Fourth Africa International Youth Championship.
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