ANC, DA and PA contest in Karoo Hoogland by-elections

[File Image]: A man casts his vote during elections in South Africa. 1 minute The African National Congress (ANC), Democratic Alliance (DA) and Patriotic Alliance (PA) are contesting by-elections in Karoo Hoogland Municipality in Northern Cape. The highly contested ward 1 in Williston previously represented by the DA became vacant, after a councillor resigned. No…

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Four arrested after Saulsville spaza shop shooting

Arrest banner 1 minute Four foreign nationals have been arrested following a shooting incident that left a man wounded in Saulsville, Pretoria. Eyewitnesses say the shooting occurred inside a local spaza shop owned by Somali nationals. Gauteng police spokesperson Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi says the wounded person is receiving medical attention at a nearby hospital. “The victim…

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Mpumalanga MEC concerned about illegal mining in Barberton

Illegal miners arrested at Sheba Mine in Barberton, Mpumalanga as part of the SAPS’ Operation Vala Umgodi on August 1, 2025. Mpumalanga Community Safety, Security and Liaison MEC Jackie Macie has raised concern over the increase of crimes in the Barberton area, especially illegal mining. Macie spoke outside the Barberton Magistrate’s Court following the appearance…

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Hessequa wildfire completely contained in Garden Route

Smoke bellows in the air during a wildfire at the Hectorskraal and Resiesbaan vicinity in Hessequa in the Garden Route. 1 minute Firefighters have completely contained a wildfire that was burning in the Hectorskraal and Resiesbaan vicinity in Hessequa in the Garden Route region of the Western Cape. Authorities say the northwestern flank was contained…

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