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Behind closed doors: Where most rape cases are reported in SA
While overall rape cases declined, several provinces recorded troubling increases.
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Murder continues to decrease but crime stats still ‘unacceptably high’
While most communities recorded a decrease in violent crimes, many others saw their stats increase
To be or not to be green – that is the question, Eskom
Clarity on Eskom end-state crucial to energy sector reforms, says Krutham.
Amber-Lee Hughes alleges abuse and neglect leading up to child’s murder
The matter has been postponed to March, when Ellie Challita is expected to take the stand.
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