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Government deploys additional resources to Rustenburg mine disaster as death toll reaches 14
Acting National Commissioner reinforces rescue operations whilst new legislation threatens harsh penalties for illegal miners as South Africa battles ongoing crisis in abandoned shafts.
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32 nations condemn Iran’s execution of protesters
France, Britain, Canada and 29 other countries have issued a joint statement condemning Iran’s use of capital punishment against protesters.
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Minor earthquake of 3,3 rattles through Welkom
A minor earthquake measuring 3.3 struck Welkom on August 7, with no injuries or damage reported, according to the Council for Geoscience.
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44 lives lost after ferry capsizes on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba
At least 44 people drowned after an overcrowded ferry capsized in rough weather on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba on Tuesday.
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R61 million pothole repair campaign launched in NMBM
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality launched a R61 million pothole repair campaign to enhance road infrastructure and address community concerns.
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Bo-Kaap residents demand action on traffic and illegal parking
Bo-Kaap residents have given the City seven days to address traffic congestion, illegal parking and the growing impact of tourism.
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Western Cape bucks national trend as unemployment holds below 20%
The Western Cape’s unemployment rate has dipped to 19.5% in the second quarter of 2026, down from 19.6% the previous quarter.
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Elderly woman tied up, strangled and assaulted in Betty’s Bay
Police are investigating a brutal house robbery in Betty’s Bay.
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Smash-and-grab turns fatal on N2 near Gugulethu
Gugulethu police registered a culpable homicide case following an accident on Tuesday, 11 August, on the N2 highway opposite Gugulethu in the direction of Cape Town.
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The Patriotic Alliance’s mayoral candidate out on bail
The Patriotic Alliance will not discard members embroiled in personal family issues, says leader Gayton McKenzie, after arrests following a Belhar event.
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