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Western Cape honours 2025 matric top achievers after record-breaking results
The Western Cape achieved its highest pass rate of 88,2% up from the record-breaking 86,6% in 2024. The province’s bachelor’s pass rate increased to 49,2%.
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Paarl-hospitaal-brand: Vermeende brandstigter glo psigiatriese pasiënt
Die saak is tot Donderdag 5 Februarie uitgestel vir dié inligting om bevestig te word, asook vir die verkryging van borgtoginligting.
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Accident involving truck and a minibus taxi claim 11 lives
A major road accident in Isiphingo, South of Durban, this morning claimed the lives of 11 people and left several injured.
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Venomous blue-dragon slugs wash up on Muizenberg Beach prompting safety alert
Venomous blue dragon slugs wash up on Muizenberg Beach. Authorities warn these 3cm creatures remain deadly even after death, urging caution.
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Strandfontein Road crash victim dies on the way to hospital
Fatal head-on crash in Mitchells Plain leaves one dead, 13 injured. Strandfontein lifeguards were first responders on Tuesday evening.
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Fire contained in Hout Bay and Llandudno with one home damaged
Fire in Hout Bay and Llandudno contained after helicopter water-bombing; one home damaged, no injuries, and suspect arrested.
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Medical emergency flights endangered after cable theft at Welkom Airport
Two men arrested after cable theft at Welkom Airport damaged R3 million LED runway lighting system, endangering medical emergency flights.
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Climate change significantly worsened southern Africa floods, scientists say
Climate change made southern Africa floods 40% more intense, scientists say. Mozambique suffered 140+ deaths as areas got year’s rain in 10 days.
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Magistrate issues ultimatum in R2 billion mental hospital corruption case
The case centers on the construction of the Kimberley Mental Hospital, a project that has become a symbol of state-tender irregularity.
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PA official accused of armed robbery; case postponed for bail application
A senior PA official accused of armed robbery appeared in court on Wednesday, 28 January, with the case postponed for bail application.
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