Local news
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South Africa Local Government Elections 2026: voters head to the polls on November 4
Local newsSix months and five days to go until voters head to the polls to cast their ballots.
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SA’s early female programmer reflects on five decades in tech
Local newsFrom bug fixes to intricate programming, Priscilla was a pioneer of the digital revolution.
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Fuel levy cut extended to June as government moves to ease rising petrol prices
Local newsGovernment has extended the temporary fuel levy reduction, offering continued relief to motorists amid rising global oil prices and inflationary…
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Ekurhuleni finalises new lease process for Gillooly’s Farm
Local newsThe City has revealed that its Real Estate Department is in a process of finalising occupation of the new leases…
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SASSA Gauteng warns of unauthorised grant deductions targeting beneficiaries
Local newsSouth African Social Security Agency in Gauteng has raised concern over reports of beneficiaries being misled into signing documents that…
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Smoke from rubble fire disrupts N12 in Bedfordview
Local newsFirefighters battled a smoky blaze under a Bedfordview bridge, affecting visibility. No injuries reported.
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Retired SAAF pilot recounts missile strike survival
Local news“It was an interesting morning that put my training to the test.”
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Bedfordview water project to run until June 2026
Local newsAfter years of trial and failure to launch, the Bedfordview Bulk Water Supply project finally kicks off and is set…
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Don’t ignore these brake warning signs
Local newsExperts urge motorists not to ignore squealing, grinding or spongy brakes, warning that delays can lead to costly repairs and…
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NSFAS pays R621m in TVET allowances, flags payment delays
Local newsMore than 200 000 students received allowances, while 12 000 were excluded due to data discrepancies now being resolved.
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Deadline looms for SASSA gold card replacement rollout
Local newsNew cards can be collected free of charge at Postbank service points located inside selected retailers, including Shoprite.
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All things cars at latest Piston Ring meeting
Local newsRecent Piston Ring Ford Day features a showcase of Ford models while attendants also participate in an antique collectors market.
