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Minnie kidnapping: Suspects appear unmoved in court as matter is rescheduled
The suspects allegedly demanded her husband Karel pay a R10 million ransom for her safe return following the abduction of Theresa Minnie from her Fairbridge Heights home.
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National minimum wage to increase to R30.23 per hour
South Africa’s national minimum wage increase to R30.23 per hour, effective from 1 March, will enhance pay for workers across many sectors.
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Urgent update on Foot-and-Mouth Disease situation in Humansdorp
Following 3 February stakeholder meeting, Kouga Municipality issues urgent update on Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak in Humansdorp area.
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Family seeks answers month after Junior King’s fatal crash
More than a month after the untimely death of popular TikTok personality and hip-hop artist Junior King, his family is calling for answers.
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Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak in Kouga with reports of livestock deaths
Following a confirmed Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak, Kouga Municipality urgently calls on all farmers to implement strict control measures.
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Fishing vessel sinks following onboard fire near St Francis Bay
FV Western Star, a 40-foot fishing vessel owned by Knysna Fishing Company, sank on 2 February after a fire broke out on board off St Francis Bay.
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Five suspects to appear in court for Humansdorp farm murder
Five suspects were arrested over the weekend for the alleged murder of Deon Du Toit (60), whose body was found on a farm outside Humansdorp.
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Jeffreys Bay store manager murdered during armed robbery
Police have launched a murder and robbery investigation following a deadly armed attack at a Jeffreys Bay grocery store that killed the manager on 1 February.
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Three arrested as police recover two illegal firearms in Kariega operation
In Kariega, two suspects were arrested and firearms seized during a police operation aimed at reducing crime and illegal weapons in January 2026.
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Illegal extraction of municipal water prohibited
Law enforcement in Kariega halted an illegal water extraction operation, issuing fines for tampering with municipal infrastructure and warning against water theft amid ongoing water restrictions.
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