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Stock Theft on the Rise in Pixley Ka Seme District, Three Suspects Arrested in De Aar

The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Pixley Ka Seme District has expressed concern over the recent surge in reported stock theft cases. Farmers are being urged to adhere to SAPS safety tips and measures, regularly shared through media platforms, to protect their livestock. In a recent incident, police in De Aar responded swiftly […]

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Teen Sentenced to 15 Years for Triple Murder in Mankweng

An 18-year-old male has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for the brutal murder of his mother, stepfather, and five-year-old brother, following an extensive investigation led by Detective Warrant Officer Thabang Mbele. The sentencing was delivered by the Free State High Court sitting in Harrismith on Monday, 11 August 2025. Gruesome Discovery in Mankweng

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Thohoyandou Police Arrest 24-Year-Old Man for Alleged Murder of Younger Brother

Police in Thohoyandou, under the Vhembe District, have arrested a 24-year-old man in connection with the fatal stabbing of his 20-year-old brother. The victim succumbed to his injuries at Donald Frazer Hospital on Sunday, 10 August 2025, at approximately 09:00. According to authorities, police were called to the hospital after medical staff reported the presence

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Protest Erupts Outside Orlando Magistrate’s Court as Operation Dudula Members Released

Tensions flared outside the Orlando Magistrate’s Court in Johannesburg as members of Operation Dudula protested following the release of three women arrested last week for allegedly storming the Lilian Ngoyi Clinic in Soweto. The trio, believed to be affiliated with the anti-immigration group, was detained after reportedly questioning patients about their nationality and demanding identity

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Sakeliga Demands President Ramaphosa Intervene in Ditsobotla Municipality Crisis by 15 August

Lobby group Sakeliga has issued an ultimatum to President Cyril Ramaphosa and key ministers, demanding immediate intervention in the collapsing Ditsobotla Municipality by 15 August 2024. The group has taken legal action to compel the national government to step in, citing years of failed service delivery, administrative chaos, and alleged negligence by provincial and national authorities.

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Frustrations Mount in South Africa’s GNU as DA Slams ANC’s Governance Approach

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has voiced growing frustration over its coalition partnership with the African National Congress (ANC) in South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU), just over a year into the alliance. The two largest parties in the coalition have repeatedly clashed on policy matters, with DA leader John Steenhuisen vowing to dismantle what

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Steenhuisen: B-BBEE Benefits ‘Politically Connected’ While Hurting Small Businesses

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has reaffirmed its opposition to the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) policy, arguing that it primarily benefits the politically connected while leaving many small and medium enterprises (SMMEs) behind due to “costly criteria.” Party leader John Steenhuisen reiterated the DA’s stance during a media briefing earlier today, where he outlined the

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Family Demands Justice as Initiation School Assault Case Drags On

A family from Ga-Chuene, outside Polokwane, is pleading for justice after their two sons were allegedly severely assaulted by an initiation school owner in June. Nearly two months later, no arrests have been made, leaving the Kgopa family frustrated with the slow progress of the police investigation. Violent Altercation Leaves Brothers Injured, Traumatized According to

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Human Rights Advocate Criticizes Handling of Undocumented Migrants’ Access to Healthcare in South Africa

Corlett Letlojane, Executive Director of the Human Rights Institute of South Africa (HURISA), has raised concerns over the recent disruptions at public healthcare facilities involving undocumented foreign nationals, calling for adherence to constitutional principles and stronger institutional accountability. Speaking in an interview, Letlojane condemned the forceful entry into healthcare premises by groups allegedly acting outside

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Alra Park Primary School to Reopen After Parent-Led Shutdown Over Safety Concerns

Teaching and learning are expected to resume at Alra Park Primary School in Nigel on Tuesday after parents forced its closure on Monday, demanding urgent action from the Department of Education to address deteriorating infrastructure they say endangers students and staff. Frustrated by what they describe as years of neglect, parents shut down the school,

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