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A massive explosion occurred at the Astron Energy refinery in Cape Town.A visit to the scene revealed severe damage to one unit.The resultant fire has been contained, according to the company.Sirens wailed after a massive explosion at the Astron Energy refinery in Cape Town, shortly after 04:00 on Thursday.Damage could be seen on one of…

The Western Cape health department held a roadshow in Scottsdene, Cape Town.A total of 33 quarantine sites have been made available across the Western Cape.But 70% of Covid-19 patients have refused the offer for quarantine or isolation accommodation. Western Cape Health MEC Nomafrench Mbombo on Wednesday joined community health workers as they visited homes in Scottsdene,…

The City of Cape Town is investigating the actions of law enforcement officers filmed cornering a naked man outside his shack. The man and the officers scuffled in the sand outside his shack. The man was taken for a medical examination by representatives of the EFF.The City of Cape Town said it is urgently investigating the circumstances…

A group of armed men robbed a shop in Northdale, Pietermaritzburg, on Sunday.The robbers used a shotgun to hold staff hostage.Police at Mountain Rise station are investigating a case of business robbery. Seven armed men stormed into a shop in Northdale, Pietermaritzburg, on Sunday, making off with phones and about R50 000 in cash. Video footage of…

The Hlalani community say they risk infection as the municipality battles its water shortage.One resident pleads with the government for more intervention.Residents say they can go for days without water."We will not escape Covid-19, please help us Mr President," said community members of the Hlalani informal settlement in Makhanda in the Makana local municipality, Eastern…