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South Africa - Cape Town - 12 October 2023 - President Cyril Ramaphosa returned to Parliament today to face another grilling in the National Council of Provinces. Ramaphosa was quizzed by the NCOP on the BRICS Summit, global climate change as well as government’s efforts to combat the "construction mafia". Ramaphosa also accounted for whether he "deliberately misled" the nation on the docking of the Russian Lady R vessel investigation, which found no wrongdoing. Photographer: Armand Hough / African News Agency (ANA)

uMgungundlovu District Mayor says the DDM has legal basis and is working well within the district, contrary to what Pappas has said.

uMngeni Mayor Chris Pappas says he disagrees with his boss District Mayor Mzi Zuma, over the success of the DDM in the uMngungundlovu Municipality.

South Africa - Cape Town - 12 October 2023 - Capetonians on the Sea Point promenade we treated this morning to a fitness training display of 77 Metro Police cadets being chased by a very rhythmic drill instructor. The City of Cape Town is embarking on a drive to train 1000 recruits on an 18-month full-time Learnership Program in Road Traffic Law Enforcement and Metro Police. This forms part of the City of Cape Town’s commitment to addressing the high levels of unemployment in our youth, as well as providing the necessary opportunities for skills enhancement. The City invites suitably qualified and unemployed youth aged 18 – 35, who meet the relevant minimum requirements, to apply. The training will be provided by the Metro Police Academy and the duration will be over a period of 18 months from 1 December 2023 until 31 May 2025. Photographer: Armand Hough / African News Agency (ANA)

Lindley López breast cancer survivor shares her own experience with intimacy after cancer

Residents of Phomolong Extension in Galeshewe have been taking advantage of a burst water pipe.

Residents of Phomolong Extension in Galeshewe have been taking advantage of a burst water pipe.

ActionSA Leader Herman Mashaba announced North West Provincial Chairperson Kwena Mangope as the candidate for the 2024 provincial and national elections. Video: Kamogelo Moichela/IOL

It’s been five years since Chad Basson died and his father has shared what it was like to lose his youngest son in a new book.The book, Not All Heroes Wear Capes, tells what the family has endured as they continue to fight for justice for their son, who was shot dead at a friend's 21st birthday party, (“Teen dies protecting friends” Plainsman August 1, 2018).All the accolades commemorating his 19-year-old son, who has been called a superhero for sacrificing his life for a stranfer, were on display at the launch on Saturday September 30 at the Salvation Army Church, Lentegeur.

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South Africa - Cape Town - 10 October 2023 - October is Mental Health Awareness month worldwide and Cape Mental Health is celebrating their 29th Cape Town Kite Festival at various events throughout the month to bring mental health awareness to all communities in the Western Cape. They returned to the Heideveld community, on the morning of 10 October (World Mental Health Day) with a community fly at the Heideveld Sports Centre at Zuurberg Road in Manenberg. Video Leon Lestrade / African News Agency / ANA.

The RISE Mzansi’s Deputy National Chairperson, Cilna Steyn, led a delegation of National Leadership Collective (NLC) to the Independent Electoral Commission’s (IEC) headquarters, Election House, in Centurion on Tuesday to collect its certificate of registration as a political party. Pictures and Video: Supplied.

Waves For Change held a water immersion session event at Muizenberg Beach in celebration of World Mental Health Day

Community members in Ruyterwacht are standing up against the demolition of a church where a block of flats is set to be built.

Service delivery protest in Colville

Assistance continued to be rendered in the form of high-pressure water pump and pipe extensions, diesel supply, a Cherry Picker machine, earth moving equipment, and portable lighting, the list is endless, NCT said.

Financial customers are at the heart of the work done by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority.

The Police Ministry is convinced that the SAPS can further bolster the fight against crime and keep communities safer if officers consistently tackle the illegal sale and consumption of alcohol in communities.

Tragedy at Lohatla as veld fire claims lives of 6 SANDF soldiers

Wildfire leaves six soldiers dead in the Northern Cape. Video: Supplied

Recently, a creative Simonstown resident, Luana Pasanisi made some headway when she adapted circular economy principles in conjunction with conventional methods to help address the problem of baboons raiding garbage bins and kitchens in Simonstown.

To kick off pride month Bathu and Lasizwe held a luncheon to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ Community.

RISE Mzansi Leader Songezo Zibi says South Africa needs proper infrastructure plans to deal with the crisis of housing shortage due to lack of affordability. Video: Kamogelo Moichela/IOL