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Firefighters in Durban have managed to control the fire, which broke out in the early hours of Friday morning at the Springfield China Mall in Durban. The eThekwini Fire Services say there were no casualties or injuries reported, but that at least 12 trading units were completely gutted while two others were damaged. In a statement, the eThekwini municipality says …
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Acting Police Minister Professor Firoz Cachalia has called for the strengthening of the Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) to combat rising organised crime networks and criminal syndicates. Cachalia announced this during his visit to the homes of families affected by a mass shooting which occurred on Wednesday in Westbury, Johannesburg. The tragic event left two people dead and three others, including a …
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Residents of Sigonde near Musina in Limpopo say they have abandoned their backyard farming after stray elephants repeatedly destroyed their crops during harvest season. A herd of elephants was spotted in the area on Thursday night, raising safety concerns. Residents suspect the animals may have strayed from the nearby Kruger National Park or crossed from neighbouring Zimbabwe through the Limpopo …
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Democratic Alliance Federal Chairperson, Dr Ivan Meyer, has declared his candidacy for re-election. The party will hold its Federal Congress in Gauteng from April 11- 12, where a new federal leader, a federal chairperson and three deputy federal chairpersons will be elected. Speaking at his campaign launch in Paarl, Meyer outlined his priorities ahead of the 2026 Local Government and …
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Some public latrines constructed at Nakapelimen Cell in Moroto Municipality by the Catholic Church Foundation to address open defecation are underutilized and filthy. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | For Uganda, a country whose millions of citizens still practice open defecation, it must use students to go into communities and sensitize them against this vice, Dr. Moses Ntaro has recommended. Dr. …
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Drones are used in most of the developed countries to monitor methane at landfills Kikuube, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In the Albertine Graben, where commercial oil production is poised to begin, drones are taking flight, not to deliver packages or capture aerial photos, but to fight climate change. These high-tech eyes in the sky are at the forefront of …
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The Department of Water and Sanitation’s Deputy Minister, Isaac Seitlholo, says the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) will investigate alleged water tanker schemes in the City of Tshwane. He says spending on water tankers in the city has reportedly ballooned to over R770 million. The SIU and the Department of Water and Sanitation launched the Water Sector Anti-Corruption Forum earlier this …
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By Lawrence Mubiru Pepsi University Football League action on Friday produced a spirited performance from Mountains of the Moon University, who held reigning champions Uganda Martyrs University to a hard-fought 1–1 draw at Nkozi on March 6, 2026. The Fort Portal–based side started the match brightly, showing confidence and attacking intent against the defending champions. Their early dominance paid off …
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The National Department of Health is warning the public about fake news circulating on social media, claiming that people living with HIV will receive a grant amounting to R1 200 from May 2026.The department says this information is false and misleading.Spokesperson Foster Mohale has urged members of the public to always verify information received on social media with reliable and …
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India’s bid to become the first team to retain the Twenty20 World Cup will collide with New Zealand’s quest for a maiden global white-ball crown when the finalists step on to the field at the world’s largest cricket stadium on Sunday. The 20-team tournament will end in an Ahmedabad amphitheatre where more than 100,000 fans will expect a gladiatorial slugfest …
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Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Saturday that the country’s temporary leadership council had approved the suspension of attacks against neighbouring countries unless an attack on Iran came from those countries. In a video message on Iranian state television, Pezeshkian apologised to neighbouring countries that were attacked. He stressed that Iran did not intend to invade its neighbours and called …
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African Rainbow Minerals chairperson and billionaire mining magnate Dr Patrice Motsepe has once again dismissed rumours that he is set to run for President at the African National Congress 2027 elective conference. Addressing shareholders at African Rainbow Minerals’ latest results presentation, Motsepe described the rumours as “false and unfounded.” He used the financial results presentation to officially distance himself from …
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The National Consumer Commission has announced a recall of more than 25 000 Volkswagen Polo Vivo vehicles in South Africa. The recall follows a notification from Volkswagen Group Africa over a faulty handbrake lever that may fail to engage properly. The affected vehicles were made available for sale from February 2025 to February 2026, nationally. Commission Spokesperson Pheto Ntaba urged …
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