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Ominous warning from Israel as Freedom Flotilla approaches Gaza

Independent on Saturday

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June 07, 2025

PALESTINIAN rights advocates aboard the Gaza Freedom Flotilla issued a distress signal Wednesday, saying drones “repeatedly” hovered over the ship as it carried humanitarian aid for starving people in Gaza.

The distress call from the Freedom Flotilla Coalition came as a spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces suggested the IDF may confront the vessel, called the Madleen, as it approaches Gaza with food, baby formula, and medicines.

"For this case as well, we are prepared," said Brigadier General Effie Edfrin. "We have gained experience in recent years."

The ominous remark brought to mind the IDF’s killing of nine Turkish people who were on a flotilla headed for Gaza in 2010, aiming to break Israel’s blockade on humanitarian aid in the enclave.

Another boat, the Conscience, was struck by drones in early May.

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Criminals disguised in fancy clothes says police minister

ACTING Police Minister Professor Firoz Cachalia has warned that organised crime networks, often disguised in “designer clothes and fancy suits,” are infiltrating political parties and state institutions, posing a growing threat to national security and public trust.

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November 29, 2025

Independent on Saturday

Final call over new number plates

MEC warns of harsh penalties for those who have not made the switch to KZN's new licensing system

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2 mins

November 29, 2025

Independent on Saturday

Independent on Saturday

Siya and Boks speak out against GBVF

NATIONAL CRISIS

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November 22, 2025

Independent on Saturday

Guterres: Time to respect Africa

The UN Secretary-General asks world leaders to share economic growth and to make the world a better place

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November 22, 2025

Independent on Saturday

Dale Steyn claims Durban curries 'outspice' India's

AS THE cricket on the field took a backseat during the first Test between India and South Africa at Eden Gardens yesterday, the conversation among the commentators turned to which country had the spicier curries.

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November 15, 2025

Independent on Saturday

VANISHING CHILDREN CRISIS

Without proper statistics, children's organisations say it is impossible to get to the bottom of the problem

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4 mins

November 15, 2025

Independent on Saturday

Stolen weapons fuel SA's violence

Police guns, missing firearms are turning streets into killing fields

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3 mins

November 08, 2025

Independent on Saturday

Siya Kolisi - it's not about milestones, but about giving back

BEING surrounded by his children, teammates, coaches, and the people who have shaped his life and rugby career has left Springbok captain Siya Kolisi calm and content ahead of his 100th Test match for South Africa.

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November 08, 2025

Independent on Saturday

It's official. Scientists agree 'Thick thighs do save lives'

THIGH POWER

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November 08, 2025

Independent on Saturday

PROTEAS IN FINAL PUSH TO VICTORY

The Proteas, Banyana and the Boks have forged an impressive year for women's sport. Now the nation gets behind our cricketers to go all the way tomorrow

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November 01, 2025

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