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Proposals to protect penguins would cripple R5.5-billion fishing industry, court told

Experts differ strongly on new plan for no-take zone around six African penguin breeding islands

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News | 29 August 2024

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Fraud probe at Durban old age home

KwaMashu Christian Care Society has not been paying bills. Now water has been cut off.

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News | 29 August 2024

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At 104 years old, war veteran William Sadiki’s one wish is to have a toilet inside his house

“War is not good, and it is painful. If I were asked to go to war again, I would not agree.”

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Interview | 29 August 2024

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Police officer filmed assaulting man is still on duty

Three officers are accused of assaulting Juma Igiranieza, a barber, in Mowbray on 7 November 2023

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News | 28 August 2024

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PRASA taken to court over “illegal” eviction in Cape Town city centre

Man stabbed during shack demolitions

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News | 28 August 2024

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Judge guilty of misconduct, but gets away with slap on the wrist

Judge Nomonde Mngqibisa-Thusi was late with dozens of judgments

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Law | 28 August 2024

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Wild Coast: Constitutional Court says no to Shell appeal bid

But way is open for Shell to apply for another renewal of seismic survey permit

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Law | 28 August 2024

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Eastern Cape school kept results from matriculant because she owed the school money

Education department apologises to learner and arranges for the family to get the results

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News | 28 August 2024

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Cape Town’s hidden informal settlement

Flamingo Heights is home to 400 people

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News | 28 August 2024

Elections 2026

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We are doing in depth reports on municipalities across the country ahead of the 2026 local elections.

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Cape Flats murders are on the rise

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What the latest tests say about beach water quality in Durban and Cape Town

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