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COVID cases on the rise in NC, NW, FS – NICD

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  • A group of 10 gunmen carried out a robbery on the M1 North highway near Woodmead on 21 April 2021, which led to a shootout with police. Picture: Boikhutso Ntsoko/Eyewitness News.

    2 suspects killed in M1 North shooting

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    NW ANC's interim provincial committee suspends Supra Mahumapelo

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    Group of Rand Water employees picket outside headquarters despite interdict

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    M1 North near Buccleuch interchange closed after shooting

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Politics

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    Buffalo City Metro councillor, businesswoman due in court over R1.2m fraud case

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    Urgent council meeting called to elect new Setsoto mayor after incumbent booted

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Business

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    CPI rises to 3.2% in March - Stats SA

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    Economist expects CPI to lift above 3%

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    Black Management Forum wants Absa to explain CEO Mminele's exit after 16 months

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Africa

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Sport

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A group of 10 gunmen carried out a robbery on the M1 North highway near Woodmead on 21 April 2021, which led to a shootout with police. Picture: Boikhutso Ntsoko/Eyewitness News.

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  3. NPA received a letter from Zuma's lawyers, but can't reveal what it says
  4. NW ANC's interim provincial committee suspends Supra Mahumapelo
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