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Fake Teaching Jobs Cost Victims R2 800

Posted by Loushe Jordaan-Gilbert on  3 September 2026
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Category: News
  The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) is warning unemployed and aspiring teachers to be vigilant after a job scam targeting educators resurfaced.   Several schools have recently reported WhatsApp messages falsely claiming that permanent teaching posts are available. The messages allegedly appear to come from district officials or school principals and may use the officials’ names and photographs to appear legitimate.   The WCED says teachers are told they have been selected for a

UPDATE: NSRI confirms discovery after men swept out to sea in Strand

Posted by Caitlin Maledo on  3 September 2026
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    The National Sea Rescue Institute has confirmed that the body of one of the men who disappeared at Strand Beach on Wednesday has washed up near Lourens River on Thursday morning.   Spokesperson Craig Lambinon advised that the man was declared deceased on the scene, and his body was taken into the care of Police and Government Health Forensic Pathology Services.   “On Thursday morning, 3 September, NSRI Gordons Bay were alerted to
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SA facing festive season spending slump as consumers feel the pinch

Posted by Liesl Smit on  3 September 2026
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  South African consumers could face a more subdued festive season as rising fuel prices, inflation and the prospect of higher interest rates put further pressure on household finances.   Independent economist John Loos says the lack of progress towards resolving the US-Iran conflict and resulting elevated oil prices are adding to the financial pressure on South African households.   Loos says this could lead to slower economic and household disposable income growth heading into
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Investigations underway after human remains found in Kruger National Park

Posted by Danielle Mentoor on  3 September 2026
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  Investigations are underway after human remains were discovered in Mestel Dam in the Pretoriuskop section of the Kruger National Park.   According to South African National Parks (SANParks), Field Rangers intercepted four individuals allegedly engaged in illegal net-fishing on Friday, 28 August 2026. While three of the suspects complied with instructions and were safely taken into custody, a fourth entered the dam to evade arrest.   In a statement, SANParks Head of Communications and
Prepare for a Kota invasion this weekend

Prepare for a Kota invasion this weekend

Posted by Merentia Van Der Vent on  3 September 2026
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Category: Lifestyle
Kota, the popular street food from Gauteng, will be celebrated in Cape Town this weekend. The Cape Town Kota Fest takes place on Saturday 5 September, on a farm in Philadelphia. Prepare for a Kota invasion this weekend According to Wikipedia, a kota is a popular South African street food made from a hollowed-out quarter loaf of white bread stuffed with savoury fillings. These fillings include food items like slap chips (soft French fries), polony,