De Kelders fire contained to a single block

Aerial support was activated due to the inaccessibility of the area for firefighting vehicles. 1 minute Authorities in Gansbaai say the fire in De Kelders in the Western Cape has been confined to a single block. The blaze started yesterday. Overstrand Municipal Manager, Dean O’Neill says the fire will continue to burn intensely within the…

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Ramaphosa arrives in flood-stricken Mthatha

President Cyril Ramaphosa attends official briefing on the flood disaster response ahead of his visit to affected communities in Mthatha, Eastern Cape on June 13, 2025. 2 minutes A body believed to be that of a young girl has been found along the banks of the Efata River in Mthatha, Eastern Cape. Recovery teams from…

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Pityana denies political pressure in Lotteries Commission exit

Former NLC Chair, Barney Pityana. Former National Lotteries Commission Chairperson Professor Barney Pityana insists his resignation was neither politically motivated nor forced. Pityana says personal matters prompted his decision to leave the position, which he held for three years. He was appointed to restore integrity to the commission following allegations of widespread looting under his…

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Australia condemns hapless Wales to record run of defeats

Wales’ Ryan Elias shakes hands with referee James Doleman after the match 3 minutes Australia hooker Matt Faessler and fullback Tom Wright both scored a hat-trick of tries as the Wallabies thrashed a tired-looking Wales 52-20 on Sunday to condemn the home side to their worst run of results. It was an unprecedented 11th successive…

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