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Senteeko Dam at risk of collapse: Urgent evacuations issued in Barberton
Local newsEngineers warn that the Senteeko Dam near Barberton is at risk of collapse, prompting urgent evacuations downstream.
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White River water shortage persists, cause under investigation
Hard newsWhite River is facing ongoing water shortages due to a suspected leak on a key bulk supply line, while residents…
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IN PHOTOS: Damien Kühn conquers 24 hours with a little help from his friends
Local sportRunners and walkers, fast and slow, joined the ultra-athlete for Run the Block.
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Widespread power outage hits Mbombela
Local newsSeveral Mbombela neighbourhoods are without electricity after a 33kV overhead line failure, with municipal teams working on repairs.
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Mayor highlights academic excellence in Limpopo
Local newsFetakgomo Tubatse Mayor Eddie Maila honoured outstanding academic performances at a mayoral luncheon on January 23.
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Silulumanzi investigates sewage spill on Heyneke Street in Mbombela
Hard newsSilulumanzi is investigating a raw sewage spill on Heyneke Street in Mbombela, while business owners demand a swift, permanent solution.
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Senteeko Dam failure imminent: Evacuations ordered
Hard newsUpdateSenteeko Dam near Barberton faces imminent failure, with the Department of Water and Sanitation urging residents downstream to evacuate and…
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Heavy rains and floodwaters ravage roads in the Lowveld
Hard newsMunicipalities and the provincial government are currently taking stock of the the damage to roads and infrastructure.
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Zietta case delayed again as magistrate falls ill; new date set for February
Hard newsThe ongoing fraud case against Zietta Janse van Rensburg faces one more in a series of multiple delays
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Heroic rescue saves dog from Crocodile River
Local newsA dog stranded and swept into the Crocodile River near Matsulu was rescued after a man bravely entered the dangerous…
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Flooding leaves villagers stranded in Bushbuckridge
Local newsThe community was forced to repair the road themselves to keep it accessible to vehicles
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Minister reveals plans for Kruger National Park flood damage
Hard newsUpdateFlood damage in the Kruger Park could run into hundreds of millions, prompting the launch of a dedicated recovery fund.
