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Stricken skipper flung into the sea in a wheelhouse was rescued by his crewmen
A local Gqeberha skipper yesterday suddenly found himself trapped in a wheelhouse that had been ripped off a ship, and that was sinking into the sea.
15 families destitute as fire razes 12 Sea Vista shacks
A dozen shacks were burnt to the ground in Sea Vista suburb of St Francis Bay at around lunchtime today, 9 September, and today and 15 families are now destitute.
Suspect arrested for alleged murder of Cradock man
Yesterday, 9 September, at 10.30 am the SAPS found a suspect wanted in connection with an alleged murder of a Cradock man.
Humansdorp trio arrested for alleged murder using pangas
A 31 year-old severely slashed and murdered by three panga-wielding guys while walking home after purchasing drugs last month.
NSRI’s record in drowning prevention
In August this year NSRI rescue organisation service in South Africa achieved a record number of 120,000 swimming lessons taught across all 9 provinces – a huge achievement for this non-profit organisation.
More than 611 suspects and 229 convictions announced by Hawks
Lieutenant General Godfrey Lebeya of the South African Hawks presented a first quarter of 2023/24 financial year report today, 4 September 22023
Two drug dealers arrested for possession of R800k drugs in Graaff Reinet.
Two alleged drug dealers were arrested for being in possession of drugs with a street value of around R800k in Graaff Reinet late last month.
Double murder, goods stolen at frail care centre in Bluewater Bay
An elderly resident and a retired policeman were both shot dead this morning am at a frail care centre at Bluewater Bay.
NSRI swimmer, paramedic hoisted onto fishing boat by helicopter to rescue an injured fisherman
A fisherman, suffering from serious injuries, was treated and cared for by an NSRI ASR rescue swimmer and an EMS rescue paramedic, who were hoisted onto a boat by an SAAF helicopter, 7 nautical miles offshore off Cape Recife today .
SA still a favourable holiday destination with an increase in tourists this year – de Lille
South Africa is still is still a favourable tourist destination with more than 4-million tourists in the first half of this year.
Canoeist missing in Knysna surf
A man is missing in the Knysna surf in the Western Cape Province today after his canoe capsized.
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