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Net closes on alleged human trafficking as two arrested
IN A BREAKTHROUGH, the Western Cape Economic Protected Resources team arrested two human trafficking suspects who are allegedly linked to a case involving the exploitation of four victims who were misled with promises of legitimate employment opportunities in Thailand.
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February 23, 2026
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Time to mitigate impact of climate catastrophes
A JOINT parliamentary delegation of the Portfolio Committee on COGTA and the Select Committee on COGTA and Public Administration conducted an oversight visit to disaster-affected areas in Limpopo and Mpumalanga.
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February 23, 2026
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Lions Coach wary of 'wounded' Stormers
THE thrilled Lions coach Ivan Rooyen praised the character shown by his players in outplaying the Sharks 34-22 at the weekend, but he is not getting carried away ahead of this week’s SA Derby against the Stormers at Ellis Park.
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February 23, 2026
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The institutionalisation of political inertia
CAN WE, for a moment, imagine a different election?
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February 23, 2026
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Cardoso slams Sundowns' lack of intensity
THERE was no search for cover, no refuge in rotation, no convenient shelter behind fixture congestion when Mamelodi Sundowns bowed out of the Nedbank Cup.
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February 23, 2026
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A tale of generational trauma, chilling secrets
IN A blend of supernatural mystery and psychological thriller, this ten-hour journey takes listeners on a daring expedition into both the Scottish Highlands and the labyrinth of the human psyche.
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February 23, 2026
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Harris' novel tackles identity
TERAH Shelton Harris has steadily built a reputation for writing fiction that lingers in the emotional aftermath of damage rather than the spectacle of it, and in Where the Wildflowers Grow she turns her attention to a woman who has become so skilled at surviving that she no longer knows what living might require.
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February 23, 2026
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Ratepayers question City's 10.2% rate cut
WHILE the City of Cape Town is touting its proposal to lower the property rates formula by 10.2% following General Valuation 2025 (GV2025), civic groups have raised concerns about being “hoodwinked” by the City, suggesting it is merely “very fancy footwork”.
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February 23, 2026
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WC murder rate drops, but crime concerns persist
THE decrease in the Western Cape murder rate has been welcomed, but concerns of crime in the province remain, as the Western Cape government and City of Cape Town demand proper funding for the overburdened SAPS in the province.
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February 23, 2026
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New morning show star is excited to start your day
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February 23, 2026
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Trump doubles down on tariffs
PRESIDENT Donald Trump raised the global duty on imports into the US to 15% at the weekend, doubling down on his promise to maintain his aggressive tariff policy a day after the Supreme Court ruled much of it illegal.
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February 23, 2026
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Hunt demands VAR following controversial Cup exit
EMBATTLED Stellenbosch FC have been facing mounting challenges on and off the pitch and will seek redemption against Kaizer Chiefs tomorrow evening after Saturday’s controversial Nedbank Cup exit.
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February 23, 2026
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Students threaten to escalate protests
STELLENBOSCH University (SU) says it has lifted more than 8000 financial blocks and increased student debt support to R15 million, as student organisations continue to press for broader relief ahead of the February 27 registration deadline.
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February 23, 2026
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Brazil, India ink critical minerals deal
INDIA and Brazil agreed to boost cooperation on critical minerals and rare earths at the weekend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said after talks in New Delhi with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
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February 23, 2026
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Allister's late heroics dramatically rescues Reds
ALEXIS Mac Allister's 97th-minute goal rescued Liverpool from a lack-lustre performance to beat struggling Nottingham Forest 1-0 yesterday, providing a huge boost to their chances of Uefa Champions League football next season.
2 min |
February 23, 2026
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Probe into triple murder in Milnerton
POLICE are investigating the murders of three people who were shot in Joe Slovo, Milnerton, on Saturday night.
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February 23, 2026
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Family makes emotional return to ancestral land
IT WAS a moment of thanksgiving for the Solomon family, who gathered with other generations on the land returned to them after more than 80 years after it was taken during the Group Areas Act.
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February 23, 2026
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Bidder challenges 'disgruntled' label
WHILE the City of Cape Town has instructed the unsuccessful bidder relating to the disputed Cape Town Stadium LED screen tender, to approach the Western Cape High Court, he has kicked back with documentary evidence stating he was being framed as being “disgruntled”.
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February 23, 2026
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'N2 gunman had his weapon trained on our car'
A CAPE Town social media influencer has alleged that he and his brother narrowly escaped what appeared to be an attempted hijacking on the N2 airport access road on Friday evening.
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February 23, 2026
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Political leaders must declare all gifts above R2500
IN A SIGNIFICANT move to strengthen financial transparency and ethical governance among South African political leaders, a draft presidential proclamation under the 1998 Executive Members' Ethics Act is paving the way for stricter disclosure requirements.
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February 23, 2026
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No margin for error in SA Shield dogfight
IT'S all to play for in the second-last derby weekend of the United Rugby Championship (URC) as the race for the SA Shield and Top 8 reaches a crucial juncture.
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February 23, 2026
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SA football reclaims its spirit
THE sponsors might not have enjoyed this past weekend’s results in the Nedbank Cup, but there is no doubt that South Africa's most prestigious knockout tournament has served up big upsets and massive surprises.
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February 23, 2026
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Economic woes cloud Ramadaan in Libya
LIBYANS have been enjoying Ramadaan with feasts and fireworks - but soaring prices, a devalued currency and political divisions have left many with little to celebrate.
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February 23, 2026
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Borthwick's empire in tatters as Ireland deliver humiliation
AFTER a hammering at Murrayfield was followed by humiliation at Twickenham, England coach Steve Borthwick might well be contemplating the famous line by Scottish poet Robbie Burns:
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February 23, 2026
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R50m plan to restore Paarl Hospital
IT WILL cost the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness an estimated R50 million to repair the damage caused by a fire at Paarl Hospital.
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February 23, 2026
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Humanitarians warn of fire threat to displaced families
UN HUMANITARIANS last week warned of a severe threat to the Gaza Strip displaced families from open fires used for cooking in dangerously overcrowded temporary shelters.
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February 23, 2026
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'Snake man' viral video sparks investigation
THE SPCA has confirmed it is attempting to trace the man seen in a viral video allegedly offering a live snake for sale at the corner of Swartklip and Spine roads, warning that the incident raises both legal and serious animal welfare concerns.
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February 23, 2026
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Pirates' 'bouncebackability' the ultimate test
ORLANDO Pirates face the sternest test of their “bouncebackability” this weekend when they face arch-rivals Kaizer Chiefs in the Soweto Derby at the FNB Stadium.
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February 23, 2026
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Businesses, feeding schemes hit by sewage crisis
WATER and sanitation workers were deployed onsite in a bid to resolve the ongoing sewer blockage in Wesbank, where residents have resorted to makeshift solutions using tyres.
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February 23, 2026
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Ellis Park run must power Lions’ playoff charge
SIX consecutive home games, no European distractions and a squad at near full strength just in time for a decisive push.
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