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ewn. co. za > macpherson-will-have-to-apologise-to-actionsa-for-calling-supporters-amaphara

Macpherson will have to apologise to Action SA for calling supporters "amaphara

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (267+ words) Minister of Public Works Dean Macpherson will receive a reprimand from the National Assembly Speaker, Thoko Diziza, and will have to apologise to Action SA supporters for calling them "amaphara" - a term used to describe drug addicts or people involved…...

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ewn. co. za > 05/24/2026 > western-cape-storms-winde-appeals-for-patience-as-recovery-operations-continue

Western Cape storms: Winde appeals for patience as recovery operations continue

5+ hour, 28+ min ago  (276+ words) Western Cape Premier Alan Winde delivered his State of the Province Address in Paarl on 19 February 2024. Picture: @WCProv Parl/X Western Cape Premier Alan Winde is appealing for patience as recovery operations continue following the severe storms that swept through…...

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ewn. co. za > ghana-s-high-commissioner-says-sa-risks-isolation-amid-tensions-over-undocumented-migrants

Ghana's High Commissioner says SA risks isolation amid tensions over undocumented migrants

7+ hour, 6+ min ago  (257+ words) The Ghana High Commission in Pretoria. Picture: Dimakatso Leshoro/EWN Ghana's High Commissioner to South Africa, Benjamin Quashie, said that South Africa risks being isolated amid growing tensions over undocumented migrants in the country. This comes amid media reports that…...

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ewn. co. za > 05/24/2026 > man-using-pitbull-to-intimidate-robbery-victim-sentenced-to-six-years-in-jail

Man using pitbull to intimidate robbery victim sentenced to six years in jail

4+ hour, 3+ min ago  (322+ words) A man who used a pitbull to intimidate and rob a resident in Kensington, Cape Town, has been sentenced to six years' imprisonment. The news is sure to reignite the debate around the ownership of this power dog breed, with…...

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ewn. co. za > 05/24/2026 > gauteng-da-latest-stats-show-organised-criminal-syndicates-growing-more-confident

Gauteng DA: Latest stats show organised criminal syndicates growing more confident

4+ hour, 14+ min ago  (231+ words) The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng said that the latest crime statistics show organised criminal syndicates are operating with growing confidence and little fear of arrest. This follows the release of the latest fourth-quarter crime statistics for the 2025/2026 financial year…...

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ewn. co. za > ekurhuleni-brings-in-private-firm-to-vet-metro-police-amid-corruption-scandal

Ekurhuleni brings in private firm to vet metro police amid corruption scandal

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (258+ words) The City of Ekurhuleni has brought in a private company to vet its metro police officers amid serious corruption allegations. The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) has been at the top of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry's agenda, where some…...

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ewn. co. za > ghanaian-nationals-seek-repatriation-amid-illegal-immigration-tensions

Ghanaian nationals seek repatriation amid illegal immigration tensions

4+ hour, 38+ min ago  (330+ words) The Ghana High Commission in Pretoria. Picture: Dimakatso Leshoro/EWN The Ghana High Commission in Pretoria is a hive of activity on Sunday morning, with Ghanaian nationals seeking to be repatriated following rising tensions in the country over illegal immigration....

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ewn. co. za > 05/24/2026 > watch-rescued-turtle-kai-returns-to-the-ocean-after-six-years-of-rehabilitation

WATCH: Rescued turtle Kai returns to the ocean after six years of rehabilitation

5+ hour, 19+ min ago  (446+ words) 24 May 2026 12: 33 How poor walking habits you're not even aware of could be hurting your body Loggerhead turtle Kai was released into the ocean after six years of rehabilitation. Image: Two Oceans Aquarium When tiny loggerhead turtle 'Kai' was rescued at…...

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ewn. co. za > 05/24/2026 > mop-up-operations-continue-across-western-cape-after-severe-weather-incidents

Mop-up operations continue across Western Cape after severe weather incidents

5+ hour, 31+ min ago  (222+ words) 24 May 2026 12: 33 How poor walking habits you're not even aware of could be hurting your body Cape Town flooding. Picture: Supplied/Gift of the Givers Mop-up operations are continuing across the Western Cape following recent severe weather incidents that have now…...

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ewn. co. za > 05/24/2026 > capetonians-march-against-illegal-immigration-citing-government-inaction

Capetonians march against illegal immigration, citing government inaction

5+ hour, 35+ min ago  (171+ words) 24 May 2026 12: 33 How poor walking habits you're not even aware of could be hurting your body Around 300 demonstrators from various civic organisations and local communities marched through Bellville to the Parow police station on Saturday. The group is calling on government…...