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Lesedi Local Municipality warns of critically low water intake pressure
Reservoirs levels across Heidelberg, Rensburg and Emmasdal remain low after reduced intake from Rand Water, with high lying areas expected to experience supply disruptions.
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Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport and Lesedi Local Municipality call Ratanda SMMEs to infrastructure briefing
Small businesses in Ratanda are encouraged to attend an information session on the RISFSA class 1 and 2 road project, where officials will outline timelines, introduce contractors, and explain subcontracting opportunities for local enterprises.
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Lions target physical dominance over Sharks for upcoming battle in Joburg
Two long-standing rivals will sweat blood on Saturday – with one enjoying home-ground advantage and the other coming off a…
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Clegg joins locals and Hospice to celebrate life
“It is a beautiful thing to support the people at Hospice. They are our unsung heroes. I feel proud to…
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Watch: ‘Proper and beautiful’ dust devil spotted in Arnot
Middelburg Observer
The South African Weather Service has confirmed a striking dust devil, initially mistaken for a tornado, filmed at an Arnot…
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Crime stats: Murder down by 8.7% – but crime remains ‘unacceptably’ high
Network News
Building on a slight improvement in crime stats over the last two years, the police ministry is now launching new…
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2nd vehicle recovered after cash-in-transit heist in Atteridgeville
Pretoria Rekord
A Toyota Corolla Cross believed to have been involved in a recent cash-in-transit heist, as well as a previous hijacking,…
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KZN trio accused of luring men via gay dating app appear in court for bail
The Witness
Men expecting a romantic encounter were allegedly lured via a dating app, assaulted at gunpoint, and robbed by conmen in…
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Limpopo court sentences man after robbery spree
Polokwane Review
A 38-year-old man has learned his fate after targeting women in a series of robberies and kidnappings in Modimolle.
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Behind closed doors: Where most rape cases are reported in SA
The Citizen
While overall rape cases declined, several provinces recorded troubling increases.
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Gauteng’s youth face rising high blood pressure as obesity soars
The Citizen
More than 25 000 young adults have been diagnosed with high blood pressure in Gauteng amid worsening lifestyle habits.
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In case you missed it: Five NC miners trapped underground | Over 200 prison escapees at large | SA murder rate decreases
The Citizen
Catch up on the biggest stories of Friday, 20 February 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily…
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Murder continues to decrease but crime stats still ‘unacceptably high’
The Citizen
While most communities recorded a decrease in violent crimes, many others saw their stats increase
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Amber-Lee Hughes alleges abuse and neglect leading up to child’s murder
The Citizen
The matter has been postponed to March, when Ellie Challita is expected to take the stand.
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Calling all school children who love to write
The annual Young Writers’ Competition 2026 is looking for talented writers aged 6-18 years to share their Out Of This…
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Watermelon, pineapple and dragon fruit cocktail
The mix of watermelon, pineapple and dragon fruit brings natural sweetness while the rum gives it a smooth kick.
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A herb dressing fit for a goddess!
Grow your own green herbs to create the much-loved (and more than 100 years old) Green Goddess dressing.
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Slow-cooked Harissa chicken wrap with fresh mint and parsley
This recipe serves four generously, with enough chicken left over for another meal, and it’s delicious served with a herb…
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Living room layout rules that actually work (for big and small spaces)
Before you buy a single sofa cushion, plan the traffic flow. A good layout makes a room feel calm, social…
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Ferrari 296 spotted in camouflage
Ferrari is set to unveil five new models this year and it could include a camouflaged 296.
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New sales milestone for Omoda and Jaecoo SA
Omoda and Jaecoo South Africa has for the first time surpassed the 20 000 new-vehicle sales marker since its local…
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Subaru Forester: A luxurious experience with a premium price tag
While the Subaru’s compact Crosstrek is the brand's global best seller, the larger Forester is South Africa's favourite pick by…
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VW confirms launch of Amarok Dark Label
The local pricing for the VW Amarok Dark Label is yet to be released but interested buyers can expect to…
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Jaecoo J5 range expands with new entry-level model
The new entry-level J5 Core offers good value for money and motorists can expect a hybrid model later this year…
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The #HONORX9dOpenVerseChallenge offers aspiring artists a chance to submit an Unbreakable verse and feature alongside SA Music heavyweights.
The search is on for those who can match the unbreakable energy of a new song with a fire verse
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The #HONORX9dOpenVerseChallenge offers aspiring artists a chance to submit an Unbreakable verse and feature alongside SA Music heavyweights.
The search is on for those who can match the unbreakable energy of a new song with a fire verse
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WATCH: Caxton’s market research shines a light on local spending habits
“Respondents stated that they read local community newspapers and seek these publications online.”
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HONOR turns durability into a live spectacle with the R9 999 HONOR X9d 5G unbreakable challenge
The HONOR X9d 5G challenge introduced another level of value and peace of mind as premium and purpose were connected…
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HONOR turns durability into a live spectacle with the R9 999 HONOR X9d 5G unbreakable challenge
The HONOR X9d 5G Challenge introduced another level of value and peace of mind as Premium and purpose were connected…
