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WC Education Department scrambles to find placement for 7300 late applications
NEW late applications for over 7,300 Grade R, 1, and 8 learners, placed extreme pressure on the Western Cape Education Department (WCED), particularly during the holiday period, it said.
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January 08, 2026
Cape Times
Back-to-school support for 50 families
AS THE new school year approaches, the Haven Outreach organisation is stepping up to address the back-to-school needs of 50 families in Manenberg.
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January 08, 2026
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DFFE clarifies: Hartenbos Estuary fish deaths not due to sewerage
FOLLOWING engagements with the Mossel Bay Municipality, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) says the mass fish mortality observed in the Hartenbos Estuary can be attributed to a combination of interacting factors, but was not due to sewerage.
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January 08, 2026
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Broos turns focus to Fifa World Cup despite mounting criticism
HUGO Broos is taking Bafana Bafana’s early AFCON exit in his stride, refusing to be set back by criticism as he pivots his focus toward the upcoming Fifa World Cup in North America.
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January 08, 2026
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Sale Sharks sharpen their teeth after 'Tuna' chirp
SHARKS owner Marco Masotti’s chirp that the Sale Sharks should rebrand themselves as the “Sale Tuna” could come back to bite him when the teams meet in a Champions Cup fixture on Saturday in Manchester.
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January 08, 2026
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Limpopo tightens livestock movement controls as FMD fears persist
AGRICULTURAL associations have welcomed decisive action by the Limpopo provincial government to curb the spread of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), but have cautioned that stricter movement controls could place added pressure on farmers if not efficiently implemented.
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January 08, 2026
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Debt burden threatens households as consumers enter 2026 on fragile footing
SOUTH African consumers are heading into 2026 carrying a heavy debt load, prompting renewed warnings from debt and credit experts that households need to make careful financial decisions to avoid sinking deeper into financial distress.
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January 08, 2026
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Nortje stands by Le Roux as Jones joins Bulls training
WILLIE Le Roux has always been a player that the fans tend to either love or hate, and it was the former emotion that pervaded Bulls supporters at the conclusion of last week's enthralling north-south derby in Cape Town.
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January 08, 2026
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Hard lessons at AFCON will forge a stronger Bafana, says Aubaas
BAFANA Bafana midfielder Bathusi Aubaas believes the hard lessons of their early Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) exit will forge a stronger team, shaping their journey in tournaments yet to come.
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January 08, 2026
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JAPAN urges China to drop new export controls
JAPAN has urged China to revoke tougher new export controls on products with potential military uses, possibly including vital rare earth minerals, in a further escalation of Beijing and Tokyo’ diplomatic tussle.
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January 08, 2026
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Arsenal must win trophies to leave a legacy, says Arteta
ARSENAL manager Mikel Arteta said the Premier League leaders must win trophies if they are to be remembered like the “Invincibles” side that last won the title for the Gunners in 2004.
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January 08, 2026
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Libyans savour shared heritage at reopened national museum
IN A historic building in central Tripoli, Libyans wander past ancient statues and artefacts, rediscovering a heritage that transcends political divides at their national museum which reopened recently after a 2011 uprising.
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January 08, 2026
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Youth demand emergency action
With unemployment at 31.9%, young South Africans are tired of plans and promises — they want bold, immediate job creation
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January 08, 2026
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Manufacturing slips to 11-month low, weak demand drags sentiment
S&P Global says headline PMI declined to 47.7 in December, from 49.0 in November
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January 07, 2026
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IMF flags deepening growth bottlenecks as Botswana’s diamond model comes under strain
BOTSWANAS longstanding growth model, anchored in diamond revenues and strong public institutions, is facing mounting strain, with deep-seated structural bottlenecks threatening the country’s medium-term growth prospects and efforts to diversify the economy, according to a new International Monetary Fund (IMF) analysis.
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January 07, 2026
Cape Times
Bafana’s AFCON exit offers early relief for local and overseas clubs
IT still hurts, and will probably do so for some time.
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January 07, 2026
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Round-of-16 exit: Who stood out for Bafana
BAFANA Bafana’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign came to an abrupt end in the round of 16, offering moments of promise alongside clear areas for growth.
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January 07, 2026
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US Vice President CONFIRMS ATTACK AT HIS OHIO HOME
US Vice President JD Vance this week confirmed that his home in the Midwestern state of Ohio was attacked, noting that he was not at home when the incident happened.
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January 07, 2026
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Unions warn of showdown with govt as Transalloys lays off workers over power costs
LABOUR unions are warning of an impending confrontation with government over the urgent setting and implementation of new electricity tariffs for ferrochrome smelters, after Transalloys has become the latest company to issue a retrenchment notice amid persistently high power costs.
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January 07, 2026
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SCA to decide fate of Black Coffee and Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa's contested customary marriage
THE divorce action between actress Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa and DJ Black Coffee is not yet over, as the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) will this year take another look at the matter.
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January 07, 2026
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Exit a learning curve for Mofokeng
BAFANA Bafana midfielder Relebohile Mofokeng says South Africa's round-of-16 exit at the Africa Cup of Nations has provided him with important lessons as his international journey continues.
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January 07, 2026
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Public servants' unions call for GEMS executives' salary cuts to match standards
UNIONS representing public servants are demanding that the Government Employees' Medical Scheme (GEMS) reduce its executives' salaries to align with senior functionaries in the state's departments.
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January 07, 2026
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Electronic tagging in West Bank mooted
THE Israeli army said this week it was introducing a new technological system to enforce movement restrictions in the occupied West Bank for both Israelis and Palestinians, in a move Israeli media said aims to rein in surging settler violence.
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January 07, 2026
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What Maduro’s capture means for global oil prices and economic stability
EXPERTS have raised alarm over the potential global economic and energy market consequences following reports that the United States launched a military operation in Venezuela over the weekend, resulting in the capture of President Nicolas Maduro.
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January 07, 2026
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Acsa slams claims of security capacity gaps amid allegations of staff poaching
AIRPORTS Company South Africa (Acsa) has dismissed allegations that it lacks the capacity to manage security checkpoints at its airports, particularly passenger and baggage screening points, following reports that the entity has been informally recruiting private security staff to plug staffing gaps.
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January 07, 2026
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The real struggles of motherhood: Nara Smith’s candid postpartum reflections
WHILE Nara Smith's digital world often feels like a serene dream of handmade treats and effortless elegance, her recent reflections on life after her fourth child offer a strikingly raw contrast to that polished aesthetic.
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January 07, 2026
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Maduro’s arrest and the return of American gunboat diplomacy
THE unprecedented kidnapping in the world annals, in the manner in which it took place, of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro constitutes not only a military intervention in a sovereign and independent country in violation of the principles of international law, but also constitutes a clear warning to the entire planet.
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January 07, 2026
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Baartman omission ‘strange’ and ‘weird’ - Steyn
FORMER Proteas fast bowler Dale Steyn described is as “weird” and “strange” that fast bowler Ottneil Baartman did not make the ICC T20 World Cup squad, despite being the leading wicket-taker in the SA20.
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January 07, 2026
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Base jumper dies at Table Mountain as SANParks reiterates ban on extreme sport
SOUTH African National Parks (SANParks) has reiterated that base jumping is an illegal, unregulated activity and is strictly prohibited within Table Mountain National Park following the death of a base jumper on Monday.
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January 07, 2026
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George municipality faces backlash over Level 3 Emergency Water Tariffs
OPPOSITION parties in the George Municipality believe the Level 3 emergency water tariffs will fail to address the real drivers of water demand, citing high-consumption estates and large developments.
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