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DIRCO: US visa restrictions based on mischaracterisation of SA policies

Posted by Danielle Mentoor on  16 September 2026
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  The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) says that challenges in South Africa’s bilateral relations with the United States of America (USA) can only be resolved by constructive engagement through state actors on both sides of the diplomatic channel, not unilateral acts.   This follows the announcement made by US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, on Tuesday, in which he said that visa restrictions will be put in place targeting “foreign nationals involved
Proposals have been made for upgrades to Voortrekker Road

Proposals have been made for upgrades to Voortrekker Road

Posted by Merentia Van Der Vent on  16 September 2026
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    Proposals have been made for upgrades to Voortrekker Road in Maitland. The City of Cape Town is now inviting residents and interested parties to have their say on these proposed plans. MMC Quintas said, “This upgrade to Voortrekker Road is about making the road work better for everyone who uses it.”   Proposals have been made for upgrades to Voortrekker Road in Maitland   According to the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Urban
Will Cape Town need water warriors this summer?

Will Cape Town need water warriors this summer?

Posted by Merentia Van Der Vent on  16 September 2026
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  Will Cape Town need water warriors this summer? I can’t tell you yet, but for now, calls are coming from various government departments to make every drop of water count as the city and province prepare for a hot summer. Summer is likely to be drier and hotter than usual because of the El Niño weather phenomenon. “With changing weather pattens and El Nino that is predicted to bring heatwaves around December, DWS would
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Springboks arrive in Australia ready for another massive challenge

Posted by Smile Staff Reporter on  16 September 2026
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  The Springboks arrived in Australia from the USA on Wednesday morning local time (late Tuesday night SA time) following their series victory in Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry, presented by the Castle Double Malt, gearing up for another massive challenge, with Bok coach Rassie Erasmus saying they were ready to begin their preparations for their one-off Test against the Wallabies in Perth.   The match, which will be hosted at the Optus Stadium on Sunday 27

SAPS cautions against unconfirmed ‘Kempton Park Serial Killer’ claims

Posted by Smile Staff Reporter on  16 September 2026
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    The SAPS in the North West says information circulating about a suspect described as the “Kempton Park Serial Killer” having relocated to Potchefstroom should not be treated as an official SAPS alert.     The North West SAPS has stressed that the claims have not been confirmed by police.    “At this stage, the Potchefstroom police has not found an official report or complaint confirming the specific claims contained in the circulating message, including