Wellington fires contained amid flare-up threats in Witzenberg

This summer fire season, WOF-Kishgu JV’s aerial resources effectively combated fires across the Western Cape, in January 2025 our fleet flew 166 hours supporting firefighting operations. 2 minutes The Cape Winelands District Municipality says it’s continuing its firefighting efforts in Wellington and Witzenberg. Fire Services Spokesperson Jo-Anne Otto says all fires in Wellington have been…

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Ratlou Municipal workers in Setlagole down tools

Workers of Ratlou Local Municipality in Setlagole outside Mahikeng demostrating. Employees of the Ratlou Local Municipality in Setlagole outside Mahikeng have downed tools. They are complaining about the organizational structure that was allegedly not approved by local labour forums. The municipal council was expected to adopt the structure in a council meeting today. Workers are…

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Alcaraz splits with coach Ferrero after seven years together

Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with coach Juan Carlos Ferrero after winning the men’s singles final against Germany’s Alexander Zverev during the French Open at Roland Garros, Paris, France on June 9, 2024. World tennis number one Carlos Alcaraz has split with his coach Juan Carlos Ferrero, they said on Wednesday, ending a seven-year partnership that…

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Disaster management teams placed on high alert across KZN

[File Image]: Flooding in KwaZulu-Natal. Disaster management teams have been placed on high alert in parts of KwaZulu-Natal. This follows warnings of inclement weather conditions issued by the South African Weather Service. Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Spokesperson Senzelwe Mzila has urged people to exercise caution, especially those residing in low-lying areas. “According to…

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Chelsea thump Villa, Man United demolish Everton

Player taking a corner kick 4 minutes Expertly taken goals from Nicolas Jackson, captain Enzo Fernandez and Cole Palmer earned Chelsea a 3-0 home win over Aston Villa on Sunday, lifting them to joint second in the Premier League table. Playing free-flowing football, the home side took advantage of a tired-looking and error-ridden Aston Villa…

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Rustenburg man sentenced to life for rape

Ben Jacob had been found guilty of kidnapping and raping his ex-girlfriend. He has been handed a life sentence. Police have welcomed the life sentence that a regional court in Rustenburg in the North West has meted out on a convicted rapist. #sapsNW The Acting Provincial Commissioner of North West, Major General Patrick Asaneng, has…

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MKP, EFF reject ANC’s VAT hike support offer

A calculator and pen depicted in the picture. 3 minutes Both the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK Party) and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have scoffed an alleged attempt by the African National Congress (ANC) to woo them to support an increase in the VAT after the Democratic Alliance (DA) openly opposed to it. Last month Finance…

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KZN SAPS district commissioners to ensure mobile stations are staffed

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli hands over four state of the art mobile police stations in Mayville on August 5, 2025. KwaZulu-Natal Deputy Police Commissioner Phumelele Makhoba says district commissioners will be tasked with ensuring that mobile stations are adequately staffed. Makhoba spoke during the handover of four mobile police stations, which will be strategically placed…

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