Beaufort West
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Beaufort West runs out of water
It has been more than two years since spring rains filled up the Gamka Dam, the town’s main source of water during dry spells
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Who’s the boss? Mandela never bowed to the king, Mbeki didn’t bow, Zuma didn’t bow… So why did Ramaphosa kneel before Zwelithini?
‘Beaufort se baas’ is back, and is as controversial as ever
With 60% of the Karoo town jobless, the maverick politician has his work cut out for him
Newcomer KDF to decide who between the ANC and DA will lead the Karoo
The organisation popularly known as the "Kadoef" party has surprised its detractors after winning a seat in the Beaufort West municipality’s council.
Huge upset as DA snatches Beaufort West away from the ANC
SA’s oldest municipality – and Western Cape ANC stronghold – has fallen to the DA, with that party continuing its strong run in the province.
Ignoring prenatal HIV care leads to a lifelong burden
Mothers blame themselves and their children can never give up their antiretrovirals.
Is Prince in or out?
The Karoo town of Beaufort West has dumped its controversial mayor, Truman Prince, after he was accused him of ”hooliganism”. Or maybe it hasn’t.
Deputy president’s charm offensive
Criss-crossing the country’s oldest municipality, Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka on Sunday went on a charm offensive to galvanise support in what was expected to be a…
Truman Prince charged with assault
Beaufort West police confirmed on Sunday that they are investigating charges of assault and crimen injuria against the town’s former mayor Truman Prince. Prince, a former mayor…
Struggling farmers strike it rich
Five brothers who were struggling to keep their dry, dusty sheep farm going became millionaires overnight after uranium was discovered on their land and they were paid…
Zapiro: Peadophile Thugs
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