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Suspect arrested for Table Mountain fire

Firefighters extinguish Table Mountain fire on April 20, 2021 1 minute The City of Cape Town says a suspect has been arrested for allegedly causing a fire on Table Mountain. Mayco Member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, says SANParks rangers and the city’s law enforcement officers worked together to apprehend the suspect. Smith says…

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Analyst warns ANC–SACP alliance may be headed for a split

ANC and SACP flags Political analyst Mazwe Majola says the alliance between the African National Congress and the South African Communist Party could be heading for a split. This follows the SACP’s decision to independently participate in future elections, including the 2026 local government polls. ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa told the party’s recent National General…

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Social media users pay tribute to Nandi Nyembe

Actress Nandi Nyembe. South Africans have taken to social media to pay tribute to award-winning veteran actress Nandi Nyembe who died on Saturday at the age of 75. Nyembe was wheelchair-bound due to her deteriorating health. She had been facing significant financial difficulties and was seeking help. Nyembe was best known for her role as…

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DA dismisses ANC’s claims against Tshwane City Manager Johann Mettler

City of Tshwane manager Johann Mettler The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Tshwane has dismissed the African National Congress’ (ANC) claims that Tshwane City Manager Johann Mettler’s appointment was unlawful. Former Tshwane mayor and DA caucus leader Cilliers Brink has defended Mettler’s appointment, stating he was selected for his professional expertise, qualifications, and experience. The African…

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Friends and families pay tribute to Olorato Mongale

FILE: Wits University student, Olorato Mongale. 2 minutes Families and friends have paid tribute to the late Olorato Mongale during a prayer service at her home in Bloemfontein. Speaker after speaker comforted Mongale’s family and instilled hope. 30-year-old Mongale’s body was recovered on Sunday in Johannesburg after she had left to go on a date…

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M4 closed for Durban ironman triathlon race

File: A police officer stops a motorist at a roadblock. 1 minute Motorists travelling between Durban and the KwaZulu-Natal north coast have been advised that the M4 highway is closed due to the Durban Ironman triathlon race. Traffic officials say the M4 between Sandile Thusi Road in Durban and eMdloti on the north coast will…

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