South Africa
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Police Arrest Six Foreign Nationals Accused of Free State Cable Theft
Six foreign nationals arrested in Free State for allegedly stealing copper cables worth R100,000
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Nelson Mandela Bay Residents and Businesses Struggle with Poor Service Delivery
Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality faces financial mismanagement, poor service delivery, and unreliable electricity and water services.
South Africa
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Umalusi Warns of Potential Disruptions to KwaZulu-Natal Exams
Umalusi urges parties to minimise activity around schools as KwaZulu-Natal prepares for November 4 elections during matric exam period.
South Africa
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Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala to Apply for Bail in Luxury Property Lease Fraud Case
Alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala to apply for bail in Pretoria court for allegedly securing R95,000-a-month luxury property lease with forged Eswatini ID.
South Africa
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Shadrack Sibiya's bail hearing to continue with statements from complainants
Shadrack Sibiya's bail hearing to continue with statements from complainants in Randburg Magistrates Court
South Africa
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Gauteng to rehabilitate seven Tshwane bridges to enhance road safety
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has begun rehabilitating seven bridges in Tshwane to improve road safety and support local economic development.
South Africa
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Love Your Street campaign gains momentum in Thembisa
South African government launches service delivery programme in Thembisa
South Africa
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Joburg CBD power outage leaves residents and small businesses reeling
Prolonged power outages in Johannesburg's CBD have disrupted residents' lives and small business operations, with many incurring additional costs due to the crisis.
South Africa
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SA Rugby Supports International Athlete Brain Health Symposium in Cape Town
SA Rugby backs International Athlete Brain Health Symposium in Cape Town, bringing global experts to discuss sports medicine, concussion, and athlete mental health.
South Africa
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South African Students Turn to AI Tutors and Community Programs for Matric Exam Support
A record 962,832 candidates begin South Africa's 2026 matric exams, with digital tools and community programs offering additional academic support.
South Africa
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South African Residents Slam 'Shoddy' R2.4m Smartie Bridge Upgrades
Residents of Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa, have expressed outrage over the R2.4m spent on upgrades to the historic Wylde Bridge, citing shoddy work and ongoing safety concerns.
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Regional police leaders meet to combat cross-border crime
South Africa hosts regional police leaders to strengthen cooperation against drug trafficking and transnational organised crime.