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Koo recall: None of the cans were supplied to other food manufacturers

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The company which manufactured the millions of cans recalled this week by Tiger Brands - due to a minute risk of very low number of cans developing leaks - did not supply the cans in question to any other food manufacturer.

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Investigation into fitness of Busisiwe Mkhwebane to hold office to proceed

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Investigation into fitness of Busisiwe Mkhwebane to hold office to proceed

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Public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane had approached the Western Cape High Court to block the process but lost her bid to halt the inquiry.

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State opposes former Ukhozi FM DJ Ngizwe Mchunu's bail bid

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State opposes former Ukhozi FM DJ Ngizwe Mchunu's bail bid

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Former Ukhozi FM DJ Ngizwe Mchunu appeared in the Randburg magistrate's court on Wednesday morning to apply for bail in his incitement case.

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Georgia man pleads guilty to four murders in spa shootings, still faces Atlanta charges

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Georgia man pleads guilty to four murders in spa shootings, still faces Atlanta charges

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A Georgia man who claimed to be addicted to sex pleaded guilty on Tuesday to murdering four people as part of a shooting spree at Atlanta-area spas that highlighted the fear and intimidation felt by Asian Americans in the wake of coronavirus pandemic.

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Residents say they were left in despair after hostel raid

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Residents say they were left in despair after hostel raid

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At least two taxi drivers who spoke to Sowetan yesterday following the morning raids said cops made off with several envelopes with money.

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Lukhanyo Calata’s last stand for justice for the Cradock Four

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Lukhanyo Calata’s last stand for justice for the Cradock Four

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Lukhanyo Calata has resorted to the courts to compel the Hawks to finalise their investigation into the 1985 murders of his father Fort Calata, Matthew Goniwe, Sicelo Mhlauli and Sparrow Mkonto.

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Newcastle mayor 'not arrested' in assault case, says he won't step down

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Newcastle mayor 'not arrested' in assault case, says he won't step down

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The Newcastle municipality has hit back strongly at reports that town mayor Dr Ntuthuko Mahlaba was arrested on Monday.

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R350 social relief grant mired in challenges despite its benefits, says Black Sash

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R350 social relief grant mired in challenges despite its benefits, says Black Sash

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The Black Sash said it began monitoring the Covid-19 social relief grant application and distribution process with its partner organisations, including the Community Advice Office of SA (CAOSA) and Social Change Assistance Trust (SCAT).

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7,700 Covid-19 cases, 370 deaths recorded in SA in 24 hours: NICD

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7,700 Covid-19 cases, 370 deaths recorded in SA in 24 hours: NICD

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SA recorded 7,773 new Covid-19 cases and 370 deaths in the past 24 hours, the NICD said on Tuesday.

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Public sector unions agree to wage deal, says minister

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Public sector unions agree to wage deal, says minister

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The majority of public sector unions in South Africa have signed a one-year wage hike deal, a cabinet minister said on Tuesday.

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Taxis impounded as police enforce route closure over Cape taxi war

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Taxis impounded as police enforce route closure over Cape taxi war

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As of the end of last week, brutal taxi violence had claimed the lives of 83 people since the start of the year.

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Contingency measures in place after 'dangerous' Musina court closed

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Contingency measures in place after 'dangerous' Musina court closed

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The justice and constitutional development department said on Tuesday contingency measures had been put in place to prevent disruptions after the closure of the Musina magistrate's court.