Sarah Baartman and Nelson Mandela Bay fires now under control

Aftermath of a veld fire in the Nelson Mandela Bay area captured on 09 January 2026. Fires that hit the southern parts of the Sarah Baartman District municipality and Nelson Mandela Bay Metro have been brought under control. [LISTEN] SA Weather Services issues red veldfire warning as Eastern Cape wild fires rage on 🔗 https://t.co/c7Ii9firp1#TheWeekendView #SABCNews…

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Free State records 45 new foot and mouth disease cases

Cows seen in a field The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says the Free State has recorded 45 new foot and mouth disease cases, bringing the provincial total to 194. Outbreaks have been confirmed in several areas across the province, including Heilbron, Deneysville and Sasolburg. Strict movement restrictions and quarantines remain in place. Farmers are warned that movement…

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SADAG inundated with calls ahead of matric results release

SADAG says unrealistic expectations can worsen stress levels and negatively affect pupils’ mental health. The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) says it has been inundated with calls from matriculants and parents ahead of the release of the 2025 National Senior Certificate examinations results next week. SADAG Project Manager for Education Roshni Parbhoo-Seetha is urging parents to pay attention…

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SAWS issues red veldfire warning for Eastern Cape

Firefighters seen at the scene of a raging wildfire. The South African Weather Services (SAWS) has issued a red veldfire warning for several areas in the Eastern Cape. These include Nelson Mandela Bay, Sundays River, Ndlambe, Kouga and Kou-Kamma municipalities. The Weather Service has indicated that this is a high threat of fire conditions caused…

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Court dismisses Shebe Maburna’s bail appeal

FILE| Lehlohonolo Chauke also known as Shebe Maburna appearing before a Limpopo court, Dec 2025. The urgent application by artist Lehlohonolo Chauke, popularly known as Shebe Maburna, to appeal the decision to deny him bail has been dismissed at the Polokwane High Court in Limpopo. Maburna was denied bail by the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court last…

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