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@dispatchlive Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:49:28
Ratepayers deserve clear answers on Water World project
Water World Fun Park, Leighandre Jegels Recreational Park and Mdantsane swimming pool. A mere mention of any of the three quickly recalls Buffalo City metro projects whose funding escalated by millions of rand or remain unfinished for several years, with money spent on them going down the drain. The latest, as reported by this publication on Monday, is that 18 months and R54m is all that Buffalo City Metro Development Agency says it needs to finally open the doors to the Water World Fun Park.
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@dispatchlive Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:50:32
Rapid heating of oceans putting marine ecosystems under severe stress
Our oceans are changing fast under the impact of climate change because of the hazardous impact of society on Earthâ s life system, according to the latest study released by the EU. The 10th Copernicus Ocean State Report was released last month by the Copernicus programme â the economic and political blocâ s huge planetary observation project which uses a fleet of dedicated satellites named the Sentinels, along with ground sensors, ocean buoys and weather balloons to track the global enviro...
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@dispatchlive Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:51:17
Mervin Boji embraces career revival with Highbury FC after six months on sidelines
Forward Mervin Boji discusses reviving his career with Highbury FC after six months without a club, aiming for promotion to the top flight under coach Vusumuzi Vilakazi.
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@dispatchlive Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:52:11
I want to give my mates Christmas presents, not Darwin awards
As the summer heat looms and the years tick on, there is no better time to ditch the screens, venture outdoors, and embrace the gritty madness of open-water endurance. Navigating punishing swim schedules, dodgy runaway bakkies, and sudden river cramps with aging mates proves that staying alive and active is quite an adventure. Between cautionary laughs about tech mishaps and the brutal realities of senior fitness, taking on a 12km estuary swim offers a masterclass in resilience, restorative sleep, and living life to the very brim while there are still birthdays left to celebrate.
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@dispatchlive Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:54:25
Kasi Konversations | When gambling becomes an economic opportunity in the township
There is something deeply uncomfortable about the growing presence of online gambling in our townships. Not simply because people are losing money, but because we may be seeing the normalisation of a new economic behaviour without fully understanding what it is doing to the people taking part in it.
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@dispatchlive Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:01:23
Residents warned as aggressive pack of dogs continues to prowl Nahoon reserve
Renegade dogs living off wildlife and trash are still menacing the public in Nahoon Point Nature Reserve, with one dog owner reporting that a pack of six dogs â came directly at me and were quite aggressiveâ . â Fortunately, I had pepper spray and a whip with me and the sound of the whip caused them to scatter and run.
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@dispatchlive Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:03:25
From student-room skits to national acclaim: Olwethu Ncapayi wins big at creator awards
Siphosethu Ngcangisa Makhanda-born content creator Olwethu Ncapayi never imagined that the skits he made in his university residence bedroom would one day earn him a public vote award at a national content creator ceremony. Ncapayi won the BYD SA Peopleâ s Choice Award at the Samsung Galaxy Content Creator Awards in Sandton on Saturday, with the recognition coming from fans who have followed his work on social media.
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@dispatchlive Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:05:24
Coalition politics: The hidden election question
When citizens vote in local government elections, many understandably think first about the party they support, the ward candidate they know, or the promises contained in election manifestos. What is discussed far less is what happens when no political party wins an outright majority and a municipality must be governed through a coalition.
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@dispatchlive Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:07:16
Electrifying the Eastern Cape: Nomhle Zongo drives growth and connection
When Nomhle Zongo lost her full-time job in 2011, she chose to transform setback into opportunity by stepping boldly into the male-dominated electrical contracting industry. Founding Golden Rewards with just three staff members and borrowed tools, she navigated financial hardship and personal sacrifice to build an enterprise that powers communities across the Eastern Cape. Today, the KuGompo City business boasts its own fleet, a growing workforce, and higher industry accreditation. Beyond the physical growth of the business, Zongo remains deeply driven by social impact, bringing light, modern infrastructure, and vital employment to historically underserved households.
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@thesouthafrican Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:45:02
Are tourists safe in Cape Town? Latest airport smash-and-grab raises concern
Concerns about tourist safety in Cape Town have once again resurfaced following reports of a smash-and-grab attack involving a foreign national near Cape Town International Airport.
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