Baby suffers severe burns while parents party – Calvinia court delivers sentence

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A five-month-old baby from Calvinia suffered severe burns after his intoxicated parents placed a pot of boiling food in his pram, leading to their suspended sentences ...

City prepares for thousands of Two Oceans Marathon runners

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Get ready for an exhilarating weekend as over 30 000 athletes from around the globe converge on Cape Town for the iconic Two Oceans Marathon, featuring stunning ...

Blood drive brings in the litres

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The International WeLoveU Foundation contributed a total of 20 250ml of blood on their "Worldwide One-Two Blood Drive" at the N1 City Mall in Goodwood on Sunday ...

Day of Sports for Peace in Scottsville

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Community organisations joined hands to host an event that aimed at bringing peace to the community of Scottsville in Kraaifontein on Saturday March 29.

Northern Cape police score wins in cross-border crime crackdown

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A major cross-border police operation along the Northern Cape’s remote borderline with Botswana has dealt a blow to criminal activity, with arrests, seizures, and ...

Help raise R4m for good causes at the Two Oceans Marathon

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This year’s campaign aims to not only raise significant funds for various charitable causes but also encourage participants and supporters to engage in a spirit ...

Tiny gardeners take root at Northern Cape ECD centres

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Preschoolers in Bergsig and Nababeep in the Northern Cape are digging into a healthier future, as two local early childhood development (ECD) centres have unveiled ...

Why short-term insurance should be part of your budget

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Just as the government must allocate resources carefully to sustain economic growth, individuals must also budget wisely to safeguard their financial futures, and ...

Crime blitz shakes up Northern Cape: 244 arrested, 40 illegal liquor outlets shut down

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A sweeping week-long police operation across all five districts of the Northern Cape led to 244 arrests, the closure of 40 illegal liquor outlets, and the seizure ...

Samantha Graham-Maré appointed as PinkDrive ambassador to champion cancer awareness

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Graham-Maré: A beacon of hope in the fight against cancer. Her unwavering commitment to raising awareness and fostering support within communities serves not only ...

FSCA warns against dealing with these operators

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The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has recently issued public warnings about dealing with the following operators.

‘Driving Success Together’: Women in blue empowered to stand against GBV

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The provincial police commissioner in the Northern Cape and senior leadership led a multi-departmental engagement in the John Taolo Gaetsewe District, urging female ...

Crackdown on illegal mining nets 14 suspects in Northern Cape hot spots

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Operation Vala Umgodi continues to clamp down on illegal mining in the Northern Cape, with 14 suspects arrested and various tools, drugs, and diamond-bearing gravel ...

Are you owed money in unclaimed dividends?

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Alongside other 19 listed companies, Old Mutual says it is determined to help these shareholders and beneficiaries gain access to their unclaimed benefits.

Sassa confirms April payment dates

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The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has confirmed the payment dates for April 2025 social grants – and beneficiaries are urged to take note to avoid ...

Upgrade of Majik Forest's Fynbos Dam to resume

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Work to upgrade the Fynbos Dam in Majik Forest, Bellville, is set to resume next month, the City said.

Fine Free Week yields historic ‘return’

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The book, French Cinema by Roy Armes, covers the history of the French film industry, and was originally due for return on 8 March, 2001.

Women arrested for illegal gambling machines

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Two women, aged 43 and 46, were arrested in Manenberg for operating illegal gambling machines, raising concerns about the impact of unregulated gambling on youth ...

Heideveld police capture 'most wanted' gang leader

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Manenberg police have successfully arrested a notorious gang leader, significantly impacting crime in the area.

Hirsch's donates to Kingdom Kids

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Hirsch donates:

Home carers honoured

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An appreciation dinner was hosted for home carers, at Coniston Park hall.

Youth organisation partners with Die Duine Primary

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Siyazana Youth Development Fund (YDF) has stepped in to support Die Duine Primary School in Lotus River, providing essential resources like stationery and a reading ...

Steenberg resident waltzes her way to longevity

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Ellen Davids of Steenberg celebrated her 95th birthday at the Aldersgate Methodist Church Hall, surrounded by family and friends.

Teen rapist sentenced for shocking crimes against young boys

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A Northern Cape teenager who raped three young boys - aged just four, six, and eight - from the time he was 14 years old has been handed a prison sentence by the ...

Miller’s Point to Fish Hoek swim

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St James locals Ross Walkin and Byron Loker completed a 10. 5km open water swim from Miller’s Point south of Simon’s Town to Fish Hoek Beach in a time of 5 hours ...