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Free State Health cautions against prioritising alcohol

A person pours an alcoholic drink. The Free State Department of Health has cautioned against prioritising alcohol over health this festive season. Health MEC Monyatso Mahlatsi says while the festive season brings excitement, it can also pose serious health risks, especially for people living with chronic conditions or those who rely on daily medication. Mahlatsi…

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BMA denies bribery claims at Lebombo Border Post

Lebombo Border Post between SA and Mozambique. The Border Management Authority (BMA) has denied claims that immigration officers are accepting bribes at the Lebombo Border post in Komatipoort, Mpumalanga. Some travelers claim that they pay up to R150 to get first preference to be processed. They say that they wait for hours if they don’t…

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Saulsville mass shooting suspect’s case postponed

File image| Gavel in court. The case against a 32-year-old suspect linked to the Saulsville mass shooting has been postponed to December 31 for further investigations and a bail application. The suspect made a brief appearance at the Attridgeville Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday on 12 counts of murder and 13 counts of attempted murder. The…

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IEC sharpening its tools to improve voting experience

An IEC ballot box. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says it is sharpening its tools to improve the voting experience ahead of next year’s Local Government Elections. While 2025 was not an election year, the IEC says it focused on legislative reforms and preparations for polls expected to be highly contested. Earlier this year, the…

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