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Shortages of vital chronic medication at Western Cape public hospitals
Chronic medication for hypertension and asthma is out of stock at Western Cape public hospitals, leaving patients frightened about interrupted care.
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Cape high court overturns burger needle ruling, clears wine bar restaurant
Cape Town high court overturns ruling against Stellenbosch restaurant after customer swallowed needle, saying liability requires proof of negligence.
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Nine people released on warning after N1 public violence incident
Arrests follow when crowd attempted to steal alcohol from a burning truck, throw stones at police members
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Motorists face record fuel prices as AA demands levy cuts
Automobile Association demands immediate R3-a-litre fuel levy cut as South Africans face record petrol prices and potential November increases.
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Food security deteriorates as hunger climbs, despite easing food prices
Food security in South Africa deteriorated in 2025, and hunger remains stubbornly high even as food inflation has eased
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Premier Group rejects Competition Commission’s claim pertaining to violation of merger conditions
Premier and Rhodes Food Group also allegedly failed to disclose information about the meditated closure of Tulbagh fruit-canning.
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Rawsonville water and sewer services to be interrupted for bridge work
Breede Valley Municipality will interrupt water and sewer services in Rawsonville on October 20 for 12 hours to facilitate repairs on the Smalblaar Bridge. Residents are advised to prepare.
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National Nutrition Week: Make healthy eating part of your routine
Locals are implored to embrace affordable, practical healthy eating habits during National Nutrition Week, from dietary swaps to screening.
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Three accused in court over murdered runner’s smartwatch
Three accused appear in court over smartwatch belonging to murdered runner as police investigate 12 women’s deaths in Ekurhuleni.
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300 bicycles to schools and neighbourhood watch groups during Western Cape Mobility Month
The Western Cape Government donated 300 bicycles to schools and NHWs during a five-day cycle tour promoting road safety and sustainable transport.
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