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May 15th, 2026

Plett residents race to save Robberg’s last lung

Ballywood Properties, backed by shareholders including Schalk Burger, faces resistance from residents over a Robberg development threatening environmental stability.

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Civic movement grows in Knysna with goal of stability and “no national ambitions”

Choose CX looks to bring stable, accountable self-governance to address Knysna’s ongoing service delivery and infrastructure failures.

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AfriForum offers training to SANDF

AfriForum offers SANDF security assistance after burglaries, weapons thefts and repeated breaches at Gauteng military facilities.

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Hill-Lewis “not a king”: Cape Town urged to repay unlawful tariff charges

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Nama leader backs group self-determination: “our threat is your threat”

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Stellenbosch mayor absent from Jamestown protest meeting, says action group

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Residents raised concerns about municipal management, housing, and local development, prompting a peaceful protest in Jamestown.

Court rules in AfriForum’s favour over unlawful Cape Town water tariffs

April 30th, 2026

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Knysna residents prepare legal fight over failing services and leadership

April 30th, 2026

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Court criticises Steenhuisen, keeps farmers’ FMD vaccine case on track

April 28th, 2026

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Workers could get paid for exposing employer misconduct under new bill

April 28th, 2026