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Farmers got potatoes and lucerne donations for their livestock amid the drought. Humanitarian organisation Gift of the Givers stepped in to support drought-stricken farmers in Die Vlaktes near Mossel Bay, in the Western Cape. The area has been battling persistent drought conditions for nearly a decade, leaving farmers, workers and their families under severe strain….

[File image]: An informal settlement in South Africa. President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa cannot achieve true reconciliation while inequality persists, and that the pursuit of inclusive economic growth and job creation are essential in achieving that goal. He says the National Dialogue that South Africa has embarked on will help bring all South Africans…

Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras. The South African Police Service (SAPS) has appealed to anyone with information regarding the murder of DJ Warras to contact them. Warras, whose real name is Warrick Stock, was fatally shot in Johannesburg Central earlier today. According to the police, he was ambushed by three unknown suspects who…

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa. President Cyril Ramaphosa says after dismantling systemic racial segregation, South Africa chose the path of reconciliation to build a society where the children of both the oppressed and the oppressor could live together side by side, without fear. RECONCILIATION DAY | President Cyril Ramaphosa says former oppressors tried to turn South…

Cordoned-off crime scene of DJ Warras’ murder. The family of the late DJ Warras is calling for privacy following his tragic death. His sister, Nicole Stock, has appealed to the public to refrain from sharing any videos or images of the deceased, saying this is an incredibly difficult time, especially for Warras’s three sons, Ethan,…

[File Image]: Trucks at the Beitbridge border post. The Border Management Authority (BMA), at Beitbridge border post in Musina, Limpopo, says it’s processing high volumes of travelers, including trucks, at the port-of-entry. BMA commander in the northern region, Ntakuseni Lambani, acknowledges the high number of trucks coming from the South African side, saying it’s due…

President Cyril Ramaphosa. President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised the importance of reconciliation and the celebration of oneness in the country, in spite of the painful history that exists. He also announced a plan to have the Day of Reconciliation celebrated in unity by all races as a national Day of Reconciliation. Reaffirming Reconciliation for Future…