Network News
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Drowning disaster off Pennington main beach: 2 dead, 1 saved, 2 missing
South Coast Herald
Search operations are continuing along the KZN South Coast after a late-night beach tragedy.
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Man killed, vehicle torched after fireworks spark tavern violence in North West
The Witness
A New Year’s Day dispute over fireworks escalated into a fatal stabbing and arson attack.
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Suspected tornado tears through farm near Middelburg
Middelburg Observer
A terrifying storm tore through a farm along the Stoffberg road just outside of Middelburg this afternoon, ripping roofs off…
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Terrified dog rescued from manhole after fireworks panic in Tshwane
Pretoria Rekord
A community member sounded the alarm when a dog fleeing the sound of exploding fireworks wedged itself deep inside a…
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Sassa steals Benoni pensioner’s festive joy
Benoni City Times
A pensioner was turned away by the South African Social Security Agency after officials asked her to provide a letter…
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4 family members killed in New Year’s Eve home invasion in KZN
The Witness
A family is grieving the loss of four loved ones who were killed by intruders on the KZN South Coast.
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Happy ending: Tourists’ lost rings found on Mossel Bay beach with metal detector
Mossel Bay Advertiser
A man and his two young sons came to the rescue of an Australian couple whose wedding and engagement rings…
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3 taxi drivers killed in 2 shootings near Hazyview
Mpumalanga News
Three taxi drivers were shot dead in two separate incidents in the Calcutta area near Hazyview.
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Border baby: SAPS and customs officials deliver newborn at Lebombo border post
Lowvelder
A healthy baby boy made his way into the world at the Lebombo border, with help from SAPS and customs…
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Richards Bay residents up in arms over alleged hippo shooting
Zululand Observer
An unverified social media message has sparked outrage over an alleged hippo shooting at Pelican Island on KZN’s north coast.
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Update: Rescuer and survivor recount miraculous escape from 40m Vaal River drop
South Coast Herald
Rescue workers who saved four men from certain death at Grootdraai Dam after their boat got stuck on the dam…
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Hazyview ambush leaves 2 dead and 1 injured as gunmen open fire on vehicle
Lowvelder
A toddler escaped unharmed during a roadside ambush that saw attackers emerge from nearby bushes.
