Local Stories
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Three businesses emerge victorious from 25 finalists, sharing R80 000 in prize money
Taking first place and the R50,000 grand prize was Marshall Hill, founded by Julie Coetzee, the manufacturer behind Sweet Thing Meringues.
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Overseas Teaching Opportunities: A Gateway to Global Career Growth
Standing at the crossroads of Grade 11 or matric, the question “What’s next?” can feel overwhelming. With countless career paths and study options ahead, making informed decisions has never been…
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Eastern Cape Tourism Awards celebrate industry excellence in Kouga
The Eastern Cape Tourism Awards celebrated industry excellence, honouring outstanding tourism professionals and venues, emphasising the sector’s vital role in regional growth and community involvement.
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Court clears parents to sue Kruger National Park after leopard kills toddler
The parents of a boy mauled to death by a leopard in the Kruger National Park in 2019 have been granted permission to proceed with their damages claim.
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Sisters killed in tragic crash to be laid to rest this weekend
Janene Moodley, the mother of two sisters killed in an accident in the Northern Cape last weekend, says the family is “devastated by the tragic loss of our beloved Cassidy…
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Coca-Cola SA may cut 680 jobs, close plants amid restructuring
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) is considering cutting up to 680 jobs and shutting some of its plants.
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SA Reserve Bank leaves key interest rates unchanged
The SA Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee has left the repo rate unchanged at 7%, keeping the prime lending rate at 10.5%.
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Self-love/self-care campaign seeking donations
The Pay It Forward Community Foundation will host a Self-Love/Self-Care campaign from September 1-5, 2025, educating over 1,000 girls on self-respect and hygiene.
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Kariega residents’ water concerns intensify
A routine pipe repair in Fairbridge Heights led to unresolved driveway damage for a resident, highlighting broader infrastructure issues and ongoing water leaks in the Bay.
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Two teens arrested for attempted murder, hijacking of three DA MPs
A 16-year-old male has been arrested and charged with the attempted murder and hijacking of three Democratic Alliance (DA) MPLs, including Ian Cameron.
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