Dr Niël Barnard dies at the age of 75

[File Image]: Burning candles on black background. 1 minute The first negotiator for a democratic South Africa, on behalf of the erstwhile South African government, former spy boss and first director-general of the Western Cape from 1994, Dr Niël Barnard has passed away. According to a statement released by the family, Barnard died peacefully in…

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W Cape hoping to surpass last year’s matric results

Pupil writing an exam 2 minutes The Department of Education in the Western Cape says there are more important indicators to consider for matric passes than the percentages achieved. Results will be released at school on Tuesday. Provincial Education Minister David Maynier says the indicators include the number of candidates achieving a bachelors pass and…

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WC Commissioner concern about increase in police killings

Image of commerative ribbon against police killings. 2 minutes Western Cape Police Commissioner Tembisile Patekile has expressed concern about the increasing number of officers being killed in the line of duty. This comes after two suspects gunned down a 32-year-old Constable from Mfuleni while responding to a robbery in the area. Patekile says the situation…

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