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Uganda school bus crash kills 21
School bus carrying pupils from King David Junior School veers off road returning from Sipi Falls trip, killing 20 children and one adult.
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Rooibos blasts into space in South African first
South African Rooibos blasts into space in historic first as seeds prepare for International Space Station research mission
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Thyspunt nuclear proposal faces united community opposition
Kouga residents, fishers and environmental groups voiced concerns over Eskom’s proposed Thyspunt nuclear power station at a Jeffreys Bay Speak Out event.
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State accountant fired after SIU exposes Covid-19 corruption kickbacks
According to the SIU satement, Ngcobo maintained an “inappropriate and corrupt relationship” with Superia Services Trading.
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South Africa’s school sanitation progress faces scrutiny
DBE announces completion of sanitation projects at 3,372 schools, but concerns remain over pit toilets and ongoing school infrastructure challenges.
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Winter initiation death toll climbs to 51 as authorities intensify crackdown
The death toll from the 2026 winter customary initiation season has risen to 51, with authorities reporting eight additional fatalities this week.
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Progress made in eradication of pit latrines in schools
Eastern Cape welcomes completion of the 2018 SAFE pit toilet eradication backlog, while acknowledging sanitation challenges and infrastructure needs remain.
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Paramedic killed while responding to emergency in Gqeberha crash
A Bester EMS paramedic was killed while responding to a medical emergency after an ambulance collided head-on with another vehicle in Gqeberha.
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District municipality backs down on Transnet licence refusal, passes buck to national government
Transnet’s appeal over its atmospheric emission licence now rests with national government, leaving Saldanha residents awaiting the next decision.
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WATCH | US police footage shows Mel Viljoen shielding husband during Florida police questioning
Mel Viljoen defended her husband during a Florida shoplifting interrogation, while legal issues persist following their return to South Africa.
