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Man guilty of R9.2 million Ponzi scheme fraud
A 62-year-old man was found guilty of a Ponzi scheme, defrauding investors of over R9.2 million, with sentencing scheduled.
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Postbank services end at Post Office branches from May
Postbank customers will lose access to SAPO banking services from May 1, following the completion of Postbank’s separation from the Post Office.
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Volunteers plant 200 indigenous trees at Karl Bremer Hospital
100 ASEZ WAO volunteers plant 200 indigenous trees at Karl Bremer Hospital on Freedom Day, coinciding with the Cape Town hospital’s 70th anniversary.
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Extinction threat looms over African penguins in Cape Town
Cape Town has warned that African penguins face extinction, with fewer than 10 000 breeding pairs left.
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Petition launched to reopen Parklands Satellite Police Station
Growing safety concerns in Parklands have sparked calls to reopen the satellite police station, with residents warning that low visibility is fuelling crime.
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Criminals hang dogs next to R300 to rob unsuspecting motorists
AWSSA warns of a cruel ambush tactic on the R300, where dogs are used to lure motorists into stopping before criminals strike.
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Plattekloof Road to face night roadworks from 4 May
Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate will conduct night roadworks on Plattekloof Road for repairs from May 4 to early June.
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Fuel levy relief extension South Africa: Government extends temporary cuts
Government extends fuel levy relief in South Africa, easing petrol and diesel costs until June before phased withdrawal begins.
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Tafelsig’s beloved ‘mayor’ Beatrice Leng dies at 72
Beatrice Leng, the ‘mayor of Tafelsig’, died on 26 April. A community legend known for her activism, soup kitchens and neighbourhood watches.
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Circus continues to draw thousands amid activist protests
Debate over animal use in circuses escalates in Milnerton, as McLaren Circus rejects welfare claims while activists call for an end to performances.
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