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Kaapsehoop Marathon runner dies after collapsing near finish
The running community is mourning 37-year-old Antonie van Zijl, who collapsed and died after completing approximately 19km of the Kaapsehoop 4-in-1 Marathon.
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@iol 7 hours ago
ANC remains largest party as fragmented results put coalition government in spotlight
The DA leads in five of South Africaâ s eight metros, while the ANC retains two and the MK Party tops the poll in eThekwini. Only Cape Town has an outright majority, leaving coalition talks looming elsewhere.
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Police intercept truck linked to R1.5m drug trafficking operation
Police seized a truck and alleged drugs worth R1.5 million near Parys in the Free State after the driver reportedly fled shortly before the vehicle was searched.
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Weekend bloodbath in Cape Town: Seven killed in two mass shootings
Three men were killed and another injured in an alleged drive-by shooting in Grassy Park, Cape Town, on Sunday night. Police are investigating three murders and one attempted murder.
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Body dismembered, burned and dumped: Two men jailed for life for gruesome murder
Human ribs, vertebrae and Hendrik Stephanus Venterâ s ring were recovered during an investigation into his murder, for which two men have been sentenced to life imprisonment.
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Minister Kubayi to fund own legal action against person behind popular Facebook account 'Baas Kruger'
Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi says she will pursue legal action in her personal capacity against the person behind the â Bass Krugerâ Facebook account, with the state not responsible for the legal costs.
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ERPM secures two eThekwini seats and pledges to scrutinise service delivery
The eThekwini Ratepayers Political Movement says it will use its two council seats to scrutinise municipal spending, challenge poor service delivery and hold the administration accountable.
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@iol 3 hours ago
Nine arrested at OR Tambo while allegedly preparing to join Russia-Ukraine war
The Hawks say nine foreign nationals, aged between 20 and 26, were arrested at OR Tambo International Airport and a Bruma hotel over an alleged attempt to travel from South Africa to participate in the Russia-Ukraine war.
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Man sentenced to two life terms for raping ex-girlfriend in front of children
A 32-year-old man has been sentenced to two life terms after being convicted of repeatedly raping his former girlfriend in Moletjie, Limpopo, including once in front of her children.
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Bride-to-be left humiliated after boyfriendâ s family 'forgets' lobola visit
A woman has been left heartbroken after her boyfriend and his family failed to arrive for a planned lobola visit, despite her relatives spending money on food and drinks.
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Social Development calls for stronger partnerships to improve care and support for children with disabilities
The Department of Social Development has called for urgent action to close gaps in support for children with disabilities, as only 8,641 children with severe to profound intellectual disabilities received care at special centres in 2022, while thousands of families continue to face barriers to specialised services.
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Msunduzi hung council: Ratepayers demand service delivery over political positions
Msunduzi ratepayer associations have called for transparent coalition negotiations and stronger accountability after the MK Party emerged as the largest party in the municipality.
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Doja Cat opens up about emotional first trip to South Africa
Doja Cat has shared the emotions behind her African homecoming, explaining how her South African heritage and personal history made her first visit to the continent daunting
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The elections aftermath: Coalition battles loom as ANC loses ground and DA dominates metros
Ramaphosa has urged incoming councillors to prioritise service delivery over political power struggles as coalition negotiations loom following major shifts in South Africaâ s local government election results.
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