Families reunited after Myanmar trafficking ordeal

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According to the Hawks, some of the South African victims suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of their ordeal and only wanted to be reunited ...

UK tourist thanks heroic SA lifeguard after beach rescue

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A visibly shaken Darren Sutton said that as a regular and proficient long-distance swimmer, he considers himself a strong swimmer, but that was no match for the ...

DA's Steenhuisen under fire for R2. 8m blue-light vehicles despite party stance

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The executive fleet allocated to the Ministry consists of three current vehicles, including a 2018 Audi Q7, a 2019 Toyota Prado, and a 2020 BMW X5, with a combined ...

Rise in summer Covid-19 cases in South Africa no cause for concern, says CSIR expert

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The flu season in South Africa has already ended, and anyone presenting with flu-like symptoms during this period is most likely to have had Covid-19.

Eskom's KRN Project: Over 7 million customers now on board

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Eskom announces the successful completion of its KRN pre-paid meter roll-over project, increasing its customer base to over 7 million and converting 400,000 zero ...

Protest action causes partial road closure in Mozambique, disrupting Lebombo Border truck traffic

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Ongoing protests in Mozambique have resulted in a partial road closure affecting truck movement to Maputo Harbour, prompting the Border Management Authority to advise ...

KZN police anticipate more arrests in AKA and Tibz murder investigation

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KZN police commissioner announces that more arrests are expected in the ongoing investigation into the murders of Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes and Tebello 'Tibz' Motsoane. ...

More than 200 illegal foreigners nabbed at Newcastle businesses

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In a significant operation, police in Newcastle arrested 268 illegal foreigners, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat undocumented immigration in South Africa. ...

State eyes food-borne illnesses hotspots

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The South African government has launched intensified inspections of spaza shops and the food value chain in response to a potential national disaster due to food-borne ...

South African government warns against aiding foreign nationals in business registration fraud

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South African authorities have issued a warning against aiding illegal foreign nationals in business registration, following President Cyril Ramaphosa's call for ...

About 18 000 foreign nationals in SA’s prisons

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Minister Pieter Groenewald reveals that 18,000 foreign nationals are currently detained in South African correctional facilities, highlighting the challenges faced ...

Changing poor school culture takes commitment - Prof Jansen

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Discover how Professor Jansen's experiences reveal the importance of leadership and connection in improving school culture.

Update your prepaid meters before November deadline, urges Eskom

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Eskom has called on prepaid electricity customers in KwaZulu Natal to update their meters by November 24, 2024, to avoid service disruptions.

Unesco report finds Grade 3 maths tests not challenging enough

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Education experts have called for learning materials to be more challenging and creative for Grade 3 pupils to improve their numeracy skills and better prepare them ...

Mixed responses from eThekwini residents on Tobacco Products Bill

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Residents express mixed feelings during public hearings on the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill, highlighting concerns about health, ...

Lebombo Border reopens for cargo amid safety concerns

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Cargo operations at the Lebombo Border between South Africa and Mozambique have resumed smoothly following a temporary closure due to safety concerns stemming from ...

Lebombo border post closure's huge impact on logistics network

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Safety concerns due to civil unrest in Ressano Garcia have led to the temporary closure of the Lebombo border post, impacting logistics and trade between South Africa ...

Cosatu fears brain drain as early retirement plan mooted for 30 000 government workers

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Cosatu said the public sector is not bloated - ...

South African IT analyst Ashish Misra pursues Hollywood acting dream

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Ashish Misra, a former senior systems analyst from South Africa, leaves his stable IT job to chase his lifelong dream of becoming an actor in Hollywood. Discover ...

Plea for NGOs’ help to remove stray elephants

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Ezemvelo has also made an urgent call to all NGOs and individuals to come up with non-lethal solutions for the safe removal of the elephants from the area.

Probe into alleged preferential treatment of wealthy inmates in KZN facilities

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Durban businessman and fraud accused Thoshan Panday, has been named as one of the wealth inmates who will be investigated ...

Legislative amendments proposed in fight against cable theft

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The scrap metal export ban, which was imposed in November 2022 in a bid to reduce the theft of infrastructure, was not extended after the ban expired in December ...

Tributes pour in for KZN conservationist after venomous snake bite allergy

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The KZN born conservationist and snake handler, died following an allergic reaction to a venomous snake bite, leaving behind a legacy of love and passion for wildlife. ...

SA must make food safety a ‘priority’

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Six pupils from different schools in Naledi, Soweto died allegedly after consuming food purchased from a spaza shop.

Probe into KZN food poisoning incident

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Education department spokesperson Muzi Mahlambi said 43 pupils from the school had been affected.