Limpopo rehab centre owner nabbed over murder of patient

The owner of a rehabilitation centre at Spitskop village outside Polokwane, Limpopo has been arrested in connection with the murder of a 22-year-old patient. This brings to six the number of suspects arrested. Police spokesperson Malesela Ledwaba says the suspects allegedly assaulted five patients who had escaped from the centre resulting in the death of…

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SA farmers brace for season of excessive rainfall

Heavy downpours. Farmers in South Africa’s summer rainfall areas are getting ready for another season of above average rainfall. This follows heavy rainfall during the previous season, when many farmers were severely affected in terms of the quality of their grain and livestock diseases. Farmers and other agricultural role players in the North West province…

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SAWS upgrades Orange Level 5 for heavy downpours

The South African Weather Service has upgraded its Orange level five warning for heavy downpours today. The rains could lead to localised flooding in some parts of Gauteng and Mpumalanga, to an orange Level 9 warning. The level five remains in place for the Free State, North West, and KwaZulu-Natal. Weather Forecaster Lehlohonolo Thobela is…

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President Ramaphosa mourns death of Dr. Franklin Sonn

Franklin Sonn, former South African ambassador to the United States, has passed away at the age of 86. In a statement, President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the passing of educator, diplomat and business leader Dr. Franklin Sonn who contributed significantly to different sectors of society and the economy. Franklin Sonn, former…

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