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Family reeling after Diepkloof child dies allegedly after eating snacks bought from a spaza shop
A child from Diepkloof in Soweto, Johannesburg, died after eating snacks bought from a spaza shop. He was rushed to hospital and was later pronounced dead.
"No arrests yet": Police probe group firing guns in Mamelodi in viral video
A violent video has surfaced of a group of men shooting their guns multiple times into the air in public. Police said the incident happened in Mamelodi.
South African Government declares food-borne deaths a national disaster
The South African government, led by some ministers, declared the food-borne illnesses a natural disaster following more than 1000 cases reported nationwide.
Democratic Alliance Durban councillor in hot water for alleged racist comments
The Democratic Alliance in the Ethekwini Municipality is investigating claims that one of its councillors allegedly used a racial phrase in a viral audio clip.
Game's Black Friday offers a mid-month haul for every budget
Game's Black Friday promotion has reached its mid-point, offering consumers unbeatable deals on pantry, household and toiletry items they have been eyeing all year.
Soweto residents want Ramaphosa to step down for decision to allow foreigners to register spazas
A group of Soweto residents blocked others from registering spaza shops belonging to foreign nationals, sparking tensions outside a Customer Service Centre.
Shamila Batohi defends NPA's slow progress in prosecuting cases, South Africans aren't impressed
National Prosecuting Authority head Shamila Batohi explained why they were so slow in prosecuting fraud and corruption cases, but South Africans aren't buying it.
Consumer inflation falls to 4-year low, Mzansi disagrees: "But the retail industry doesn’t think so"
Statistics South Africa revealed that inflation has dropped to the lowest it has been in four years, but South Africans don't see it in their food prices.
KZN police raid Durban warehouses stocking expired baby foods, spices and alcohol sold at spazas
A raid at two Bluff warehouses in Durban uncovered expired goods, including baby and canned foods, mainly sold at spaza shops, amid ongoing food poisoning cases.
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