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Reuben Coetzer | Why the draft Private Security regulations threaten our safety

The effective absence of the police in South Africa means that private security is the only means of preserving life and property. New regulations risk destroying it

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utils.ArticleTopic.None 10 Apr 2025

SABC cancels Afrikaans

The broadcaster has cut Afrikaans-language news bulletins in favour of English and African languages. The DA expressed outrage, but are currently in charge of the department.

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Teddy Hall | Stellenbosch Congestion and the Stellenbosch Council

Park-and-Ride is a feasible, immediate solution to Stellenbosch's traffic problems, and is supported by the public. But the council is insisting on expensive and unnecessary delays

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VF+ councillor defects to the DA in Stellenbosch

Isabelle de Taillefer has been a VF+ member for many years, and was a staunch independence advocate. The departure raises questions about the VF+'s internal stability

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Ike Boss | The lack of accountability in Plettenberg Bay

The DA have been aware of millions in misappropriated funds by their colleagues in Bitou Municipality, but they make little effort to claw it back or seek justice

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John Steenhuisen joins ANC in blaming AfriForum for US tariffs

After being offered an opportunity by MP Wynand Boshoff to walk back his previous comments, Steenhuisen continued to insist on AfriForum's responsibility

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City's new budget squeezes the middle class

Critics argue new levies are dishonestly calculated, while the South African Property Owners Association question their legality. Meanwhile semigrants are returning to Johannesburg

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utils.ArticleTopic.None 05 Apr 2025

US Congress introduces Act to sanction ANC officials

Introduced yesterday, the Bill seeks to impose sanctions on ANC officials under the Magnitsky Act, both for foreign policy positions and domestic corruption and neglect

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