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Arnolds highlights inequality after fatal building collapse

Johannesburg Council Speaker, Margaret Arnolds. Johannesburg Council Speaker, Margaret Arnolds has described the incident in which a double-storey building collapsed last weekend as a reminder for government to urgently address inequality. Arnolds was among those who paid respects to three members of the Xaba family in Soweto who were in the house when it collapsed….

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Gauteng police alarmed by illicit alcohol trade

An employee pours whisky in a glass at a restaurant. Gauteng police have raised concerns on the continuation of some of the province’s outlets to sell illicit alcohol. They are referring to unregulated, untaxed, or illegally produced alcoholic drinks, including dangerous homemade brews. Police say the alcohol poses severe health risks due to toxic ingredients…

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Talks under way to protect Cape Town Carnival Parade route

Minstrel Troupes marched and danced on Cape Town streets Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs Ricardo Mackenzie says talks are ongoing between his department, the Cape Town Minsterel Carnival Association (CTMCA) and the City of Cape Town to preserve and protect the traditional parade route. This after hundreds of minstrels affiliated to the association held…

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Heavy rains force closure of several roads in Mpumalanga

FILE | Road closed sign following flooding. The Mpumalanga Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport has announced the closure of several roads in the province which have been affected by the ongoing rain. The province has experienced heavy rainfall from New Year’s Eve. Roads, bridges, schools, houses and electricity infrastructure have been damaged. Persistent…

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Four drowned, eight missing since New Year on KZN beaches

Durban beachfront The joyous New Year celebrations on KwaZulu-Natal’s beaches have been marred by a series of drowning incidents. National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) spokesperson Craig Lambinon says eight people are still missing in the ocean, while four drownings were confirmed in separate incidents since the 1st of January. The number of missing bathers from…

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