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Entries open for 2026 Veritas Awards, South Africa’s premier wine contest
Entries for the 2026 Veritas Awards, South Africa’s longest-running and most prestigious wine competition, are now open.
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New research project aims to transform tuberculosis diagnosis with AI-powered technology
Despite being preventable and curable, tuberculosis continues to place a significant burden on healthcare systems in low-resource settings in South Africa.
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Motorists in Durbanville and Bellville brace for major roadworks
Motorists in various parts of Durbanville, as well as in Welgemoed, Bellville, must brace themselves for major roadworks, starting today until mid-November.
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R53m treated effluent pipeline laid under contested Brackenfell site
The project, aimed at reducing reliance on potable water for non-drinking purposes, is expected to be completed by the end of September.
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Rick and Morty actors to appear at Comic Con Africa in Johannesburg
Three voice actors from the Emmy-winning animated series Rick and Morty will appear at Comic Con Africa in Johannesburg from 24 to 27 September.
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Western Cape police arrest alleged mastermind in DA councillor candidate murder
Alleged mastermind arrested for murder of DA councillor candidate who refused to pay protection money. Suspect faces murder and extortion charges.
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Tragedy strikes KTC informal settlement: 18-month-old toddler dies in shack fire
An 18-month-old toddler died and his mother was seriously injured in a shack fire that left 12 people homeless in KTC, Gugulethu on Saturday morning.
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Durbanville Children’s Home seeks sponsors for matric dance attire
With eight of their 144 young residents in matric this year, Durbanville Children’s Home is faced with a dilemma – how to get them all matric dance attire.
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Neighbourhood Watch steps in after youths stone buses in Tafelsig
After 18 bus stoning incidents in Tafelsig, the neighbourhood watch patrols hotspots. Six malicious damage cases opened, no arrests yet.
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Iziko Mobile Planetarium brings space science to South African schools
Iziko Museums’ new Mobile Planetarium will bring immersive space science, VR experiences and astronomy education to rural schools across South Africa.
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