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South African coastal town sees property prices double in just five years
Property values in this South African coastal town have doubled over the past five years, with some homes fetching up to R80 million.

Malema calls on Zimbabweans to find employment in their own country
Malema urges Zimbabweans to work in their own country, emphasizing that South African citizens should be given priority due to high local unemployment.

Why South Africans are flocking to this semigration hotspot
One South African province has reclaimed its status as the country’s semigration hotspot—and it’s not the one you’d expect.

NSRI issues latest update on Durban plane crash pilot still missing
The search for missing aerobatic pilot Andrew Blackwood-Murray is ongoing along Durban’s North Coast, but authorities have reported no new developments.

Cape Town announces nine-hour water outage in selected areas
Planned maintenance that will disrupt water supply in parts of Cape Town is set to begin on Tuesday, 19 August.

Green IDs phased out as more banks roll out Smart IDs with Home Affairs
SA’s green ID book is nearing its end as a large number of banks prepare to offer Smart ID and passport services over the next year.

Correctional Services rolls out prison bakeries to cut costs
The Department of Correctional Services has introduced bakery facilities in several prisons across the country to cut costs.

Durban shuts another beach following fatal plane crash
The eThekwini Municipality announced that it has closed another Durban beach to the public following a horrific plane crash.

Shell and Total suffer major setback in South Africa offshore drilling plans
The Western Cape High Court has dealt oil giants Shell and TotalEnergies a significant blow to their offshore drilling plans.

FF Plus rejects proposed name change for Eastern Cape coastal town
The Freedom Front Plus (FF Plus) has criticised proposals to rename a popular seaside town and river in the Eastern Cape.