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Back to future: UK eyes new towns to help housing crunch
THE UK's newest town Northstowe is gradually taking shape amid cranes and scaffolding, a possible blueprint for others as the government seeks to tackle a desperate housing shortage.
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September 03, 2025
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World Koesister Day returns with a focus on the youth
WHAT is a Sunday morning without a cup of coffee or tea and a koesister? For many households, it’s a tradition passed down through generations - a ritual that connects family, flavour, and heritage.
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September 03, 2025
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India to start commercial chip production by year end
INDIA will begin commercial semiconductor production by the end of 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said yesterday, touting his nation as a future “global hub” for chip innovation.
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September 03, 2025
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20 missing after Indonesia protests
AT LEAST 20 people are missing after violent Indonesia protests sparked by lavish perks for lawmakers that have widened to include anger against police, a rights group said this week.
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September 03, 2025
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Vietnam marks 80 years of independence in celebrations
VIETNAM held its largest public celebrations yesterday to mark 80 years since the declaration of independence, with legions of lock-stepped patriots marching under fluttering flags.
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September 03, 2025
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Water woes continue to hit SA
SOUTH Africa's water infrastructure is facing a crisis due to ageing and poorly maintained systems. The rising demand from a growing population, along with the effects of climate change, has led to serious water shortages and quality problems.
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September 03, 2025
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Many stages, many stories: what to watch
This play tells the story of Nicholas van der Swart, a 17-year-old conscript in 1979 who is sent to serve in the South African Defence Force during the Border ‘War.
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September 03, 2025
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Woman held for Bloubergstrand car guard murder released
THE woman arrested and charged together with her male partner for the murder of a Bloubergstrand car guard which was caught on CCTV footage, has been freed.
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September 03, 2025
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Shabalala hungry to shine after Bafana call-up
KAIZER Chiefs attacking midfielder Mduduzi Shabalala is determined to make the most of his opportunity after earning a call-up to the Bafana Bafana squad for this month’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Nigeria.
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September 03, 2025
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Biggest winners and losers of record-breaking transfer window
ENGLISH Premier League clubs shattered their transfer spending record this transfer window, with Monday's deadline day one of the most dramatic in the league's history.
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September 03, 2025
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Barker backs Stellenbosch to learn from tough start for sold out MTN8 final
STELLENBOSCH FC have quickly grown into one of the Premierships most ambitious sides, and while they are still seen as punching above their weight, Steve Barker’s team continue to challenge South Africa's traditional giants. That spirit will be on full display when they meet Orlando Pirates in the MTN8 final.
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September 03, 2025
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In the hands of law-abiding citizens, firearms can save lives
IAN Cameron and two fellow DA MPs, Nicholas Gotsell and Lisa Schickerling, were on their way to the airport after an oversight visit to the Philippi SAPS training academy on Tuesday, August 19 when three suspects attacked their car, smashing the windows with bricks.
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September 03, 2025
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Child murders soar in W Cape, stats show
AT LEAST 63 children have been murdered in the Western Cape in just five months. This was revealed during a police presentation to the Western Cape Legislature's standing committee on social development yesterday.
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September 03, 2025
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Hundreds of learners compete in skills contest
The Western Cape Education Department' Provincial Skills Competition recently drew record participation at Bellville Technical High School.
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September 03, 2025
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US President Trump's tariff war is a catalyst for global alliances
DONALD J Trump has with his absurd tariff war on the world single-handedly united and strengthened the Shanghai Cooperation Agreement (SCA) by uniting China India and Russia into an economic structural and military powerhouse.
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September 03, 2025
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Heritage in words: books that keep SA’s story alive
SEPTEMBER is Heritage Month, a time to reflect on the traditions, languages and stories that shape the nation’s identity.
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September 03, 2025
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It’s the Markram and Maharaj show
THIS has been Keshav Maharaj's winter.
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September 03, 2025
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New evidence implicates Mkhize in Digital Vibes scandal
THE Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has secured court approval to introduce new evidence allegedly exposing how former Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize, his family, and associates benefited from Digital Vibes, in a scandal involving R150 million.
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September 03, 2025
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Nersa's R54bn mistake forces higher tariffs on consumers
CONSUMERS are set to absorb the severe reverberations from the National Energy Regulator of South Africa's (Nersa) staggering R54 billion error.
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September 03, 2025
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Oliphant suspended amid R3m New York trip furore
THE Department of Social Development has placed its Chief Director of Communications, Lumka Oliphant, on precautionary suspension with full pay, pending the outcome of an internal investigation into alleged misconduct.
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September 03, 2025
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Pedestrian awarded R2.6m for life-altering injuries
AFTER a devastating accident, a pedestrian will receive R2.6 million in compensation from the Road Accident Fund for permanent cognitive and behavioural changes.
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September 03, 2025
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Teen arrested for murder of Beaufort West cop placed in juvenile centre
A 15-year-old boy arrested and charged with the murder of a Beaufort West police officer together with a 20-year-old man, has been placed in a juvenile detention centre while they await their formal bail application.
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September 03, 2025
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Kurt Darren, Wynand de Villiers clash over concert fees
THE Theuns Jordaan Tribute Concert in Amsterdam was meant to be an honourable tribute to one of South Africa’s greatest artists. Instead, it has been plagued by drama between the promoter Wynand de Villiers and artists, most notably Kurt Darren.
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September 03, 2025
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POLICE CHIEF UNDER FIRE FOR DOWNPLAYING GANG VIOLENCE
'Not a true reflection of the daily shootings'
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September 03, 2025
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Kleinveldt encourages WP players to play freely, says Hendricks
WESTERN Province fast bowler Beuran Hendricks believes the squad has bought into new head coach Rory Kleinveldt’s message of playing freely and expressing themselves as they navigate a rebuilding phase ahead of the 2025/26 domestic season.
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September 03, 2025
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First Afghan families in Germany
A GROUP of 47 Afghans who fled the Taliban arrived in Germany this week after months of waiting in Pakistan until German court rulings forced Berlin to offer them refuge.
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September 03, 2025
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Court labels man 'vexatious litigant' after divorce
A DIVORCED man has been declared a vexatious litigant due to his relentless pursuit of grievances stemming from an unfavourable divorce settlement.
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September 03, 2025
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Janse van Rensburg: Bok Women want more
THE notion that the Springbok Women would relax for Sunday's final Pool D encounter against France at Franklin's Gardens in Northampton, with their place in the World Cup quarterfinals already secured, was dispelled in no uncertain terms by SA flyhalf Libbie Janse van Rensburg.
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September 03, 2025
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Ruwayda Van Der Rheede’s killer jailed for 27 years
PROVINCIAL police together with the Community Policing Forum (CPF) have praised the detective and state prosecutor for their work done in securing a 27-year sentence for a man who murdered an 18-year-old girl five years ago.
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September 03, 2025
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September fuel price changes are good news
DIESEL customers can look forward to significant savings at the pumps from today, while petrol sees a minor reduction.
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