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This pains us considerably, says Reagen Allen, Western Cape Community Safety MEC. John Maytham interviews Reagen Allen, Western Cape Community Safety MEC. Listen below. Cape Town communities are mourning the death of neighbours and loved ones following two mass shootings within 48 hours. On Monday morning, three people were shot and killed with assault rifles in Mfuleni.

Nine hundred and forty-five candidates were caught cheating during the exams, the majority of whom were cases from KwaZulu-Natal. JOHANNESBURG - Umalusi has raised concern over the number of students caught cheating during the 2023 matric exams. The regulatory body held a media briefing on the assessment of the 2023 national senior certificate exams on Monday ahead of the release of the final matric results on Friday.

The KwaZulu-Natal government, NGOs and private partners are attempting to pick up the pieces following deadly flash floods across the province. JOHANNESBURG - While the official death toll now stands at six, search and rescue teams in KwaZulu-Natal are combing through Tongaat looking for a couple that was swept away in a river in the area. The KwaZulu-Natal government, NGOs and private partners are attempting to pick up the pieces following deadly flash floods across the province.

Primedia broadcasting’s websites are getting a new home. Here is everything you need to know about Primedia+. Growing in the digital age Primedia Broadcasting is embracing the digital age with its innovative new mobile app and website Primedia+, a centralised destination for users to access all Primedia content seamlessly.

Learners return to school on Wednesday, 17 January. Lester Kiewit interviews David Maynier, Western Cape Provincial Minister of Education. Listen below. It’s the start of the 2024 academic year, for many a nervous and anxious time as their children settle into school – for others who applied late or have not applied yet – a more stressful few weeks lie ahead as Western Cape schools are now at capacity.

Gerda Pretorius from Bloemfontein was Table Mountain Aerial Cableway's 31 millionth visitor over the weekend. The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway marked a significant milestone over the weekend when it welcomed its 31 millionth visitor. According to a Facebook post by the operator, the honour went to Gerda Pretorius from Bloemfontein who received a heartwarming surprise along with her husband, Lood.

‘Life with Moshe’ premieres on Mzansi Magic on 28 January. Bongani Bingwa speaks to actor and television host, Moshe Ndiki. Listen to the interview below. Ndiki’s dream of becoming a parent has finally come true with the help of a surrogate. He shares all in his forthcoming reality television show ‘Life with Moshe’. Premiering on Mzansi Magic on 28 January at 7:30pm, Ndiki gives viewers an inside look into how he juggles life, a budding career and five-month-old twins.

From midnight on 15 January 2024 (today), prices will increase. Lester Kiewit interviews David Bellairs, Director of the Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust. Listen below. On Sunday, 10 March 2024, cyclists will embark on the biggest timed bike race in the world as they tackle the 46th Cape Town Cycle Tour (CTCT). The race, which circles the Cape Peninsula, starting and finishing in the shadow of Table Mountain, has been met with some hesitation due to the increased registration costs.

60% of Africa’s food is based on wheat, rice and maize, but the continent’s crop treasure trove is being neglected. Written by Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi: Professor of Climate Change, Food Systems and Health in the Centre on Climate Change and Planetary Health at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine African countries have become reliant on a few food items.

Dricus du Plessis will take on Sean Strickland (USA) for the UFC middleweight title. The Springboks have rallied behind South African mixed martial artist Dricus du Plessis as he prepares to challenge Sean Strickland for the UFC middleweight title. Du Plessis will face the American in Canada on Sunday, 21 January at 5am South African time. In the lead-up to the highly anticipated match, several Springbok players have shown their support for the local MMA star on social media.