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DA’s Underhanded Campaigning Tactics in Ward 57 By-Election

Location: News

The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) in the Greater Pretoria region today lodged a formal complaint with the Municipal Party Liaison Committee (MPLC) against DA representatives following incidents possibly constituting serious violations of the Electoral Code of Conduct. These occurred during campaigning for the upcoming by-election in Ward 57 (Lyttelton, Die Hoewes, Lyttelton Manor and […]

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Residents Punished

Location: News

It is unacceptable that residents have to bear the brunt of the ongoing mismanagement and administrative decline at Lekwa Local Municipality (Morgenzon, Standerton). Although residents personally submit meter readings to the Municipality to prevent being issued incorrect and exorbitant estimated bills, this still occurs. The same goes for payments. The Municipality fails to properly reconcile […]

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Van Voorst Knock Guides SA U19 Women to Three Wins in a Row in Youth T20 Tri-Series

Location: Sport

Mieke van Voorst starred with the bat as the South Africa Under-19 Women claimed a 20-run victory over the Cricket South Africa (CSA) Youth XI in the third match of the Youth T20 Tri-Series at the Chatsworth Oval in Durban on Monday afternoon.

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Kempton Park Darkness Persists Into the New Year

Location: News

Several neighbourhoods in Kempton Park are still without electricity after a festive season and new year overshadowed by prolonged power outages. This is a clear collapse of basic service delivery in the eyes of the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus). While power supply has been restored to Esther Park, Spartan, Van Riebeeck Park, Birch Acres, […]

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Future Stars

Location: Sport

Mbombela played host to the next generation of South African swimming talent as nearly 100 youth athletes gathered for an intensive High Performance training camp, culminating in a competitive Grand Prix meet over the weekend. The event focused on identifying and developing top up-and-coming talent in the 13 to 18-year-old category. Under the guidance of …

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Warm-up Wins for Afghanistan and Sri Lanka

Location: Sport

Preparations for the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup continued with wins for Afghanistan and Sri Lanka in Sunday’s warm-up matches. Both sides defied the rain to seal confidence-boosting wins in Windhoek, as Afghanistan beat Australia by six wickets while across town, Sri Lanka defeated South Africa by 12 runs. Afghanistan ease past Australia Afghanistan …

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Natures Valley Lagoon: Man Deceased

Location: News

John Bozman, NSRI Plettenberg Bay deputy station commander, said: At 17h41, Saturday, 10 January, NSRI Plettenberg Bay duty crew and NSRI coast watchers, at Natures Valley, were activated following multiple eyewitness reports of a drowning in progress at Natures Valley Lagoon, Grootrivier, Natures Valley. Our NSRI duty crew, NSRI rescue swimmers, NSRI medics and an …

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313 Housing Opportunities

Location: News

At a ministerial visit to Elands Bay on 10 January 2025, the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson and Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers outlined various infrastructure opportunities for the area that would greatly benefit its residents. This marks the first time in 28 years that a national minister visits Elands …

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DIRCO’s Defends “Will for Peace” Exercise

Location: News

Statement by Ryan Smith MP – DA Spokesperson on International Relations and Cooperation: The Democratic Alliance (DA) condemns Minister of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), Ronald Lamola, for his public defence of South Africa hosting sanctioned Iranian and Russian naval vessels during the BRICS+ Exercise “Will for Peace”. Minister Lamola’s utterances demonstrate a deep ineptitude …

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Minister Gayton McKenzie Violates Free Speech

Location: News

Statement by Leah Potgieter MP – DA Spokesperson on Sports, Arts and Culture: The Democratic Alliance condemns Minister Gayton McKenzie’s decision to overturn South Africa’s official Venice Biennale submission after a lawful, independent selection process had already been concluded. This is not about the content of the artwork or the politics. It is about process. …

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President Refuses to Release NDPP Report

Location: News

Statement by Adv. Glynnis Breytenbach MP – DA Spokesperson on Justice and Constitutional Development: The Democratic Alliance has submitted a Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) application after President Cyril Ramaphosa refused to release the report used to inform his decision on the appointment of the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP). While the …

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India and Tanzania Win

Location: Sport

The road to Harare begun for 10 more teams on Saturday, with five warm-ups matches ahead of the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continued to catch the eye with a superb 96 as India beat Scotland, while Tanzania were in excellent form ahead of their tournament debut while beating Japan. Co-hosts …

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Will for Peace! Really?

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Statement by Chris Hattingh MP – DA Spokesperson for Defence and Military Veterans: The SANDF has confirmed that Iran is taking part in Exercise WILL FOR PEACE with the vessels Jamaran and Mahdavi. This materially changes the character of the exercise and significantly alters its legal, diplomatic and geopolitical consequences. Jamaran belongs to Iran’s regular …

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Group C Preview

Location: Sport

In Group C of the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026, a pair of former champions join hosts Zimbabwe and Scotland in what looks like a tantalising group. Pakistan enter the tournament brimming with confidence off the back of victory in the Asia Cup, and will be seeking a third title after their back-to-back …

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Driving Licence Contract Set Aside

Location: News

The Transport Ministry won a court order setting aside the tender award of its own entity due to irregularities which had been exposed by OUTA which welcomed the Pretoria High Court decision to overturn the driving licence card machine contract at the Transport Ministry’s request. The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) welcomes the court order …

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Dunlop Tyres and Isuzu Motors South Africa Partner to Drive Local Enterprise Development in Gqeberha

Location: MyPR

Dunlop Tyres South Africa has partnered with its Original Equipment partner, Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf), to launch a local supplier development initiative that brings world-class tyre expertise directly onto the production line at IMSAf’s Struandale plant in Gqeberha. The collaboration is designed to drive social enterprise development, strengthen localisation, and create opportunities for local …

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St. George’s University Highlights the Importance of Early Detection And Education During Thyroid Awareness Month

Location: News

Cape Town, South Africa – 12th January 2026: In honor of Thyroid Awareness Month, St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies, is shining a spotlight on empowering Africans to have a greater awareness of thyroid disorders, conditions that often go undiagnosed despite their widespread prevalence. Thyroid diseases, particularly hypothyroidism (an underactive …

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South Africans raise a different glass as 2025 shows fragmented palates | SA News

Location: News

While the nation typically spends about R414-million a day on alcohol, that figure almost triples during the week between Christmas and New Year, according to consumer insights firm Eighty20. However, the 2025 season showed that the South African palate is not a monolith. Between non-alcoholic drinking options and the increased popularity of tinned wine, the …

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St. George’s University Highlights the Importance of Early Detection And Education During Thyroid Awareness Month

Location: MyPR

Cape Town, South Africa – 12th January 2026: In honor of Thyroid Awareness Month, St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies, is shining a spotlight on empowering Africans to have a greater awareness of thyroid disorders, conditions that often go undiagnosed despite their widespread prevalence. Thyroid diseases, particularly hypothyroidism (an underactive …

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Investigation Into Suspicious Fires in Nelson Mandela Bay Requested

Location: News

The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) requested the Executive Mayor of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro (NMBM), Babalwa Lobishe, to launch a thorough investigation into the series of fires plaguing the Metro over the past two months. Although hot and dry summer conditions increase the risk of veld and bush fires, the nature and timing […]

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