Two killed, 19 injured in Eastern Cape crash

File image| A broken windscreen. A head-on collision between a minibus taxi and a bakkie on the N2 at Sibangweni Village just outside of Mthatha has claimed two lives. Both vehicles caught alight after the impact. Residents of the village and motorists rushed to pull out people from the wreckages. There were also school children…

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Focused Fils making a statement ahead of French Open

France’s Arthur Fils reacts during his round of 64 match against Denmark’s Holger Rune during Italian Open at Foro Italico in Rome, Italy on May 12, 2023. Coming on the heels of his Barcelona triumph earlier this month, Arthur Fils‘ run to the Madrid Open semi-finals shows he has fully recovered from a long-term back…

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Political parties react to announcement of 2026 LGE date

A police officer seen outside a voting station The Democratic Alliance (DA) says it is ready for the 2026 local government elections, which are scheduled for the 4th of November this year. The announcement after the local government election (LGE) date was announced earlier Thursday by President Cyril Ramaphosa. DA spokesperson Jan de Villiers says…

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Western Cape urges caution on roads ahead of long weekend

FILE | Traffic on South Africa’s roads. The Western Cape Department of Mobility says it is anticipating an increase in traffic volumes across the province over to the long weekend. The Department’s Traffic Chief, Maxine Bezuidenhout says speeding continues to pose a major risk on roads. She has cautioned both motorists and pedestrians to stay alert and…

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Northern Cape residents urged to avoid flooded areas

Rain seen from a windscreen. Northern Cape residents and motorists have been urged to exercise extreme caution amid severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall. Police say the severe weather poses serious risks, particularly to vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly and persons with disabilities. Communities are advised to avoid flooded areas and remain vigilant at…

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