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Casati brothers make history in King of the Air final
The 2025 Red Bull King of the Air delivered a fairytale finish at Kite Beach, Bloubergstrand, as Italian brothers Lorenzo and Leonardo Casati battled in an unprecedented all-sibling final —…
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Historic first as two skins swimmers conquer the Cape Triple Crown
SA swimmers Ryan Stramrood and Tracey Steyn became first to complete Cape Triple Crown in skins, making history in Cape Town waters.
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Free State launches summer tourism campaign at Gariep Dam
A haven for wildlife enthusiasts, the Free State offers diverse experiences across breathtaking landscapes steeped in rich heritage and culture.
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R56 million Smithfield sports centre project terminated after contractor failure
The once-proud Winburg sports grounds stand vandalised and abandoned, the swimming pool has become a haven for drug dealers, and the netball fields are overgrown and unusable. In Makeleketla, the…
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Man sentenced to double life terms for murdering councillor, raping girlfriend
BUTTERWORTH – The Butterworth Regional Court on 3 October sentenced Thembinkosi Dyakophu (39) to two terms of life imprisonment for the murder of Mbhashe Local Municipality ward councillor, Mzikayise Saki…
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Visionary founder of Groote Post passes away
The wine industry has lost one of its great giants Peter Pentz Sr (80), the founder of Groote Post Vineyards, who has passed away. Sharing the news on Facebook, Groote…
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Mother of Reeva Steenkamp needs comprehensive care after suffering stroke
The mother of murdered model Reeva Steenkamp, is fighting for her recovery in hospital after suffering a stroke, prompting an urgent appeal for financial assistance from the Reeva Steenkamp Foundation.
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PHOTO GALLERY: The good, the bad and the ugly
Here is a selection of news photographs from the global news agency Agence France-Presse, showcasing the world in one week.
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Taxi crash on N7 near Melkbosstrand leaves 11 injured
Multiple emergency services worked hand-in-hand on Saturday 2 August following a serious taxi accident down an embankment alongside the N7 near Melkbosstrand.
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Crowdfunding campaign for murdered Paige Bell’s family surpasses R890 000
The crowdfunding campaign set up to support the family of murdered Paige Bell had raised over $50,000 (about R892 000) by Friday morning.
