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@heraldlive Tue, 20 Oct 2026 03:32:39
Brutten Cup will go ahead despite sponsor setbacks, BRU confirms
The Border Rugby Union is adamant that its marquee club competition, the Brutten Cup, will proceed in the coming weeks despite challenges regarding sponsors. The union's acting president, Asanda Simoyi, (https://dispatch.co.za )said they were working on logistics and would have meetings in the coming days with their remaining stakeholders of the competition to iron out the plan for this year's competition.
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@heraldlive Tue, 20 Oct 2026 03:40:29
DA mayoral candidate Kotana vows to revive Port St Johns
Former Port St Johns municipal councillor Mbongeni Kotana, who took the troubled council to court over its appointment of an â unqualified municipal managerâ on a R100,000-a-month salary 14 years ago, has promised to turn around the face of his beloved hometown by bringing in investors. The long-time DA councillor, currently serving in the Mthatha-based OR Tambo district municipal council, was officially unveiled as the mayoral candidate for Port St Johns in the November 4 local government e...
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@heraldlive Tue, 20 Oct 2026 03:43:03
New book on Jacob Zuma's presidency set for Eastern Cape launch
A definitive new book exploring the political impact and enduring legacy of Jacob Zuma's presidency is set to be launched in the Eastern Cape this week. Co-authored by political scientists Prof Mcebisi Ndletyana and Prof Mashupye Maserumule, The Zuma Effect offers a critical analysis of the shifts within the ruling party and the nation between 2009 and 2018.
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@heraldlive Tue, 20 Oct 2026 03:33:35
KIM opens criminal case against DA in Knysna coalition row
A political row in Knysna has escalated after the Knysna Independent Movement filed a criminal complaint against the DA and constituency head Ryan Smith over allegations regarding council coalitions.
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thesouthafrican.com
@thesouthafrican Tue, 20 Oct 2026 04:03:22
WEATHER TODAY: Wind warning for Ladysmith and Dannhauser, high waves off KZN
Weather for Tuesday: Rustenburg is the warmest spot at 30°C and Pretoria reaches 29°C, while Cape Town has a 30% chance of light rain and a top of 19°C.
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dailydispatch.co.za
@dispatchlive Tue, 20 Oct 2026 03:13:36
Armed robbers flee with cash after Amalinda shopping centre heist
Police recovered a suspected getaway vehicle and seized a firearm and cellphone after armed robbers targeted Fidelity cash-in-transit guards at a busy Amalinda shopping centre on Friday afternoon. The robbers escaped with an undisclosed amount of money after allegedly confronting security guards at the Shoprite complex in Amalinda, KuGompo City, shortly after 2pm.
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@dispatchlive Tue, 20 Oct 2026 03:21:11
Women students relocated from residence after vicious attack
Dozens of students at Buffalo City College's Fairview women's residence were evacuated on the eve of their final examinations after a violent intruder brutally stabbed a security guard. The attack marks the latest in a series of security breaches that have left residents terrified and calling for urgent intervention.
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@dispatchlive Tue, 20 Oct 2026 03:26:25
Fresh hijacking spike sparks fears for motorists
A surge in armed carjackings across Buffalo City has put motorists and e-hailing drivers on high alert as survivors recount terrifying escapes and recent crime data reveals critically low prosecution rates.
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thesouthafrican.com
@thesouthafrican Tue, 20 Oct 2026 03:22:00
Chiefs showed me more respect than Orlando Pirates, says Bucs legend Jerry Sikhosana
Orlando Pirates legend Jerry Sikhosana has opened up about feeling unappreciated by his former club, revealing how he often queues with supporters for tickets.
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