The Witness

25/01/2025

A joint operation by the Mountain Rise Police Crime Unit, Mi7 security group and Guard Rite, led to the arrest of a suspect involved in the resale of over 100 stolen water pipes and meters on Saturday night.

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Police confirmed that the suspect had been purchasing the stolen items and reselling them for profit.

25/01/2025

A loud cheer swept through the crowd gathered at a Tel Aviv plaza known as Hostage Square, as giant screens livestreamed the long-awaited release of four Israeli hostages on Saturday, the latest to be freed under a Gaza ceasefire deal.

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Many Israelis began to breathe a sigh of relief as the ceasefire and hostage release deal, which also sees Palestinian prisoners freed, got underway last Sunday after a 15-month ordeal.

25/01/2025

The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) Board has appointed Alain Dalais as the new CMA general manager effective January 25.

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Dalais has been serving as Acting Race and Operations Manager since July 2024.

25/01/2025

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25/01/2025

"I’ve never really cared much for hats. I have a grand total of two. And a cap and beanie for good measure, but I never feel edgy or sporty enough to pull off that look."

"There’s nothing like a straw wide-brimmed hat for summer. Not too stiff, not too floppy. Most importantly, not too wide."

25/01/2025

A young Copesville resident is using his artistic skills to clean up and repaint road name signs that are no longer visible due to weathering and vandalism.

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Daniel said he enjoys painting the signs, which instils a sense of pride in the community.

25/01/2025

While testing their endurance on the Karkloof Country Club’s trails during the Absa Cape Epic Training Camp, cyclists praised the challenging terrain, which mirrors key aspects of the Cape Epic.

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This year's event drew passionate cyclists eager to push their limits, with even those taking a break from competing, joining to support their peers.

25/01/2025

Pietermaritzburg is proudly represented on Big Brother Mzansi season 5, with local Siyabonga Mlangeni (28), better known as Swiss, stepping into the spotlight.

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In an interview, Swiss said he brings a unique blend of charisma, ambition, and entertainment prowess to South Africa's most-watched reality TV show Big Brother.

25/01/2025

The best coffee beans are out of the bag, as three local coffee shops have been named the best in the Midlands.

The Battle of the Beans is a new competition celebrating KwaZulu-Natal's coffee culture and the expertise and service of independent coffee shops.

25/01/2025

Msunduzi Municipality has unveiled a R9,5 million plan to revitalise Freedom Square, located next to the Church Street taxi rank, as part of its efforts to breathe new life into Pietermaritzburg’s city centre.

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The R9,5 million proposal received unanimous support from the executive committee.

25/01/2025

The commemoration of The Battle of Spion Kop serves as a reminder to heed the lessons of history.

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Organisers said the Battle of Spion Kop, fought on January 24, 1900, has become "a symbol of endurance, sacrifice, and the complexities of war".

25/01/2025

The idea of a new year often inspires change, and many see it as an opportunity for a clean slate, a restart or to take a new direction.

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The phenomenon can be attributed to people viewing a new job as 'a magical fix all for many things that are not going according to plan in their lives'.

25/01/2025

In The Witness today: Deputy president pays tribute to KZN’s class of 2024 | Midlands coffee shops excel in Battle of the Beans awards | Commemorating the Battle of Spion Kop | Freedom Square to get a facelift | Cyclists praise Karkloof trails at Absa Cape Epic Training Camp | Young Copesville artist gives quirky makeover to faded road signs | Pietermaritzburg's ‘Swiss’ takes centre stage on ‘Big Brother’.

25/01/2025

KwaZulu-Natal’s weather overview: 25.1.2025

24/01/2025

Read the full article in Weekend Witness on Saturday, January 25, 2025