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3 days ago |
ewn.co.za | Lauren Isaacs
Lauren Isaacs4 June 2025 | 7:37Teacher safety is in the spotlight following a report that, since the start of this year, 50 teachers have been assaulted by learners in the Western Cape. Western CapeAssaultTeachersPicture: © teka77/123rf.comCAPE TOWN - Teacher safety is in the spotlight following a report that, since the start of this year, 50 teachers have been assaulted by learners in the Western Cape. It has sparked outrage, fear, and urgent calls for intervention.
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3 days ago |
ewn.co.za | Lauren Isaacs
CAPE TOWN - Police are investigating the murder of an elderly man in the Cape Winelands area of Tulbagh. The incident happened on Monday. Police spokesperson Joseph Swartbooi said: "Upon arrival in Piet Retief Street at about 12:15, they discovered the body of a man inside a motor vehicle. "The victim, aged 73, was declared deceased on the scene by the medical personnel. The motive for this attack is believed to be robbery."Police then launched a manhunt and arrested a 29-year-old suspect.
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3 days ago |
ewn.co.za | Lauren Isaacs
CAPE TOWN - South Africa's largest beef producer has confirmed foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) at its facility in Heidelberg, in Gauteng. Karan Beef says it remains committed to transparency, compliance and maintaining the highest standards of animal health and welfare. The World Organisation for Animal Health says FMD is a severe, highly contagious viral disease of livestock that has a significant economic impact.
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3 days ago |
ewn.co.za | Lauren Isaacs
Lauren Isaacs4 June 2025 | 11:32The incident was reported at Cravenby Combined School on Tuesday. School stabbingCape Town (3)CAPE TOWN - A Grade 10 learner is recovering in hospital after being stabbed with a knife by another learner at a Cape Town school. The incident was reported at Cravenby Combined School on Tuesday.
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4 days ago |
ewn.co.za | Lauren Isaacs
Lauren Isaacs3 June 2025 | 5:45Scores of community members gathered at the scene late on Monday afternoon while forensic teams did their work. Western CapePaarlMurderPicture: X/SAPoliceServiceCAPE TOWN - A police investigation continues into the discovery of a body in a bushy area behind Allandale Prison in Paarl. Scores of commnity members gathered at the scene late on Monday afternoon while forensic teams did their work.
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