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Local Society

CT taxi drivers cause massive disruptions, gridlock on N2 ahead of march

Portia March 24, 2022

If you travel by taxi you’ll have to find another way to work and school. Taxis linked to associations Cata and Codeta weren’t operating on Thursday morning. “We are marching to the premier’s office...

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Local Society

Watch: Woman shot in the face but stood up and ran away

Portia February 28, 2022

As a country, South Africans famously bury their hands in the sand and flatly refuse to talk about the crime that affects them daily. No one is safe, and criminals do whatever it takes...

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Local Society South African news

David Makhura calls for end to attacks on foreigners

Portia February 21, 2022

Gauteng Premier David Makhura called for an end to attacks on foreign nationals. Makhura says government and civil society organizations need to work together in addressing the problem of undocumented migrants. He also says...

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Local Society South African news

Operation Dudula organisers vow to reclaim Hillbrow

Portia February 21, 2022

The organizers of Operation Dudula are calling on shop owners in Hillbrow to employ South Africans only. Dozens of people took to the streets of Hillbrow over the weekend, gathering at several crime hotspots...

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Health Society

Good news to people with HIV, 1st woman cured – Details

Portia February 16, 2022

For the first time, EVER scientists appear to have cured HIV in a woman. According to a report by the Independent UK, a group of American researchers used a new method of transplanting stem...

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Crime Local Society

SAPS launches manhunt for suspects following a cash-in-transit heist in Vanderbijlpark

Portia February 5, 2022

A police officer was killed and another injured in a shootout with criminals during a cash-in-transit heist in Vanderbijlpark yesterday. Officers were responding to the attack when the gang that was travelling in four...

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Crime Local Society

Five accused robbers were detained while relaxing at a restaurant in Upington

Portia February 1, 2022

According to police, the five, three women, and two men allegedly robbed a local liquor store of cash on Saturday, 29 January 2022. “ZF Mgcawu Highway Patrol Unit received a complaint at 17:00 of...

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Lifestyle Local Society

4 possible reasons why pastors sleeps with congregation

Portia January 21, 2022

We’ve heard of more than one situation in which pastors are sleeping with members of their congregations, particularly married ladies. Have you ever wondered why the number of cases is growing by the day?...

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Society South African news

Have you recently married or changed your surname? Your SASSA R350 maybe affected

Portia January 13, 2022

The South Africa Social Security Agency (SASSA) has warned people who have married or changed their surname since applying for the R350 social relief distress grant to inform the agency. SASSA explained that it...

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Local Society

Over 500 homes affected by storms in parts of Eastern Cape

Portia January 11, 2022

Over 500 homes have been affected by the storms over the weekend in the OR Tambo District Municipality while over 262 people have been left homeless. The storm first wreaked havoc at the beginning...

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Local Society

Horror: Teenager’s body found inside bin on Cape Town street

Portia January 10, 2022

Not even horror movies have many scenes like these. A teenager’s body was salvaged from a bin in Manenberg on Sunday 9 January. The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Cape Town has begun...

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Local Politics Society South African news

Julius Malema gives assurance to Inanda residents on service delivery

Portia January 8, 2022

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has urged party councillors in eThekwini to ensure that services are delivered to Inanda, north of Durban. He said if need be, the councillors must disrupt meetings....

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Crime Local Society South African news

Man found with drugs worth R2 million to appear in court

Portia December 30, 2021

PRETORIA – A man who was arrested by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) on Tuesday for possession of drugs worth R2 million will appear in the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court today. The...

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Crime Local Society South African news

Police Officer bumped into several body parts scattered in Limpopo road (N1)

Portia December 29, 2021

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) is investigating a case of culpable homicide after the alleged discovery by a police officer of an unknown man’s body parts on the side of a road in...

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Local Society

Unexpected || Family woke up to a huge surprise of this

Portia December 29, 2021

Found caught in the entryway Kew drive earlier today by a passing PJM Response vehicle recognized the speculate simply lying dubiously at the door, then, at that point, they examined the occurrence. Found caught...