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- Police hunt for third suspect in Philippi extortion murder case
Words: Mary-Anne Gontsana / GroundUp Two men accused of murdering eight people and injuring two others in Philippi East in January, appeared together in court for the first time on Thursday. The state revealed that police are conducting a manhunt for a third suspect involved in the shooting. The state alleges… Read more » - Fuel relief talks lift May hope
South African motorists are heading into another uncertain fuel cycle, with projections pointing to further price pressure in May, even as government explores additional relief measures aimed at easing the strain on households and businesses. According to insights in a recent update by BusinessTech, fuel under-recoveries remain elevated, with petrol and… Read more » - Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings to step down in June after 29 years
After nearly three decades of shaping one of the world’s most powerful entertainment platforms, Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings is preparing to stand down from the company’s board. The decision, expected during Netflix’s annual meeting in June, marks the end of a 29-year leadership era that saw the firm grow from… Read more » - Routine N2 roadblock in George leads to drug arrest, cash seized
A routine roadblock along the N2 in George turned into a significant drug interception on Thursday evening, after provincial traffic officials discovered a stockpile of compressed dagga, cash and potential links to a larger criminal network, Cape {town}Etc reports. According to information provided by the Western Cape Mobility Department, authorities… Read more » - Rachel Kolisi hits back at gossip amid divorce from Siya Kolisi
Rachel Kolisi has spoken out against online speculation surrounding her divorce from Siya Kolisi, calling out critics who chose gossip over support during one of the most difficult chapters of her life. In a candid Instagram Reel shared earlier this week, Rachel addressed the wave of public commentary that followed… Read more » - Ottery erupts in gang shootout as officials sound alarm
Parts of Ottery were plunged into chaos on Tuesday morning this week after a violent exchange of gunfire between rival gangs left at least two people injured. The incident has been described as an ‘active war zone’ by JP Smith, the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, who… Read more » - Nine arrested after violent clash and stolen tv bust in Atlantis
Cape Town – A tense confrontation between police and a group of young men in Atlantis has led to the arrest of nine suspects following the recovery of stolen television sets and a violent public disturbance, reports Cape {town} Etc. The incident unfolded in the Covid informal settlement, where authorities had… Read more » - 65-year-old takes on 13-peak Table Mountain mission
A Cape Town woman is turning survival into purpose as she embarks on an extraordinary endurance journey across Table Mountain. At 65, Tania Morkel has set herself a demanding goal, climbing 13 peaks every week for 13 consecutive weeks, in a challenge that combines physical resilience with a deeply personal… Read more » - Cape Town Biovac secures R1.8 billion for vaccine plant
The Cape Town company’s new vaccine plant will produce cholera, polio and pneumonia doses. Biovac has secured a $110 million (R1.8 billion) financing package to build Africa’s first end-to-end multi-vaccine manufacturing site in Cape Town, reports Cape {town} Etc. SA vaccine manufacturer BIOVAC has today secured a financing package of… Read more » - Stormers call on Cape Town to break record crowds
Cape Town is once again being urged to rise to the occasion as the Stormers look to make history in front of their home supporters. With two key fixtures lined up at DHL Stadium, the team is within touching distance of setting a new attendance benchmark in the United Rugby… Read more »
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