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Eastern Cape man gets 55 years for poisoning mother, brother, and cousin
An Eastern Cape man was sentenced to a lengthy prison term for poisoning his mother, brother, and cousin.
Mass vulture poisoning in Kruger National Park: a conservation crisis
Over 100 vultures have tragically perished in one of Southern Africa's largest mass poisoning events at Kruger National Park, highlighting a growing conservation crisis that demands urgent action.
North West MEC promises justice for deceased Grade 3 learner Ogone Sedupelele
Viola Motsumi, the North West Education MEC, has assured the family of Ogone Sedupelele that an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the Grade 3 learner's tragic death at GJ Podile Primary School is underway.
‘He can't speak or breathe on his own,’ says family of boy in ICU after eating snacks from spaza shop
An eight-year-old boy from Soweto remains in critical condition in ICU after consuming snacks from a local spaza shop.
Girl, 8, dies after eating snacks from local house in North West, police investigating
An eight-year-old girl from Ramosadi village in North West has died after allegedly consuming snacks purchased from a local house, while authorities launch a new R500 million fund to support compliant spaza shop owners amidst concerns over food safety and illegal operations.
Eight-year-old Soweto boy in ICU after buying snack from local tuckshop
An eight-year-old boy is fighting for his life in hospital after allegedly eating a contanimated snack he bought from a local tuckshop.
‘They want money for cold drink’: Soweto spaza shop owners accuse City of Joburg officials of corruption
Unregistered spaza shop owners from Naledi, Soweto have accused City of Joburg officials of soliciting bribes in exchange for tuck shop registration assistance, with foreign nationals allegedly receiving preferential treatment.
Gauteng province registers over 21,000 spaza shops, foreign nationals making up significant share
Gauteng Finance MEC Lebogang Maile has announced that the province has received more than 21,000 applications for spaza shop registration, with an increase coming from foreign nationals.