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Lions confirm tragic cause of Hyron Andrews’ sudden death
Hyron Andrews’ cause of death confirmed as aortic dissection. Lions lock died in France just before historic Champions Cup debut last Friday.
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Record El Niño? Depends who’s counting
Meteorological agencies worldwide disagree on whether 2026’s El Niño breaks records, as each organisation uses different measurement methods to assess the climate phenomenon’s strength.
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Student hospitalised after room set alight at Stellenbosch
A Stellenbosch University student was hospitalised after their room was allegedly set alight at off-campus accommodation. Another student has been arrested and the matter is under police investigation.
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Troubled teen stab 6-year-old after bomb plot arrest
A disturbed teenager stabbed a six-year-old girl at a KwaZulu-Natal school months after being released from custody for allegedly planting a bomb.
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Drunk driver arrested after fleeing Ghost Squad at Sea Point park-off event
The City of Cape Town’s Ghost Squad arrested a drunk driver this past week, after he tried to evade arrest.
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How international motorcycle gangs and Mexican cartels are trying to gain a foothold in South Africa
South Africa faces growing concerns over international outlaw motorcycle gangs and Mexican drug cartels, raising questions about organised crime, recruitment and public safety.
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Lions to honour Hyron Andrews in La Rochelle clash
Lions confirm lock Hyron Andrews, 31, died at team hotel in France on Friday; Saturday’s Champions Cup match against La Rochelle will proceed.
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Lions player dies on eve of team’s Champions Cup debut
Lions player found dead at Île de Ré hotel on 10th anniversary of Anthony Foley’s death, both incidents involving Ronan O’Gara’s teams.
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After months of failed talks, Knoflokskraal faces fresh legal battle
Four years after Parliament resolved that residents should not be forcibly removed from Knoflokskraal, the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is preparing a new High Court application to contain the occupation of approximately 2 000 hectares of state-owned land…
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