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GABS warns jobseekers about fake free ticket offers
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Golden Arrow Bus Services warns jobseekers about fake ticket offers

Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS) has issued a warning to jobseekers about fraudulent messages claiming to offer free tickets or vouchers. The bus operator urges caution and…

  • Staff Reporter
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American skateboarder Jason Vanporppal arriving in Cape Town in his skateboard journey across Africa to raise funds for Uganda's first permanent public skatepark.
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WATCH: Anonymous donor replaces R25 000 allegedly lost in skatepark fundraiser as legal action looms

American skateboarder Jason Vanporppal has received a $1,500 donation for Uganda's first public skatepark, following allegations of misappropriation of funds intended for the…

  • Sinazo Mkoko
2 min read
American skateboarder Jason Vanporppal arriving in Cape Town in his skateboard journey across Africa to raise funds for Uganda's first permanent public skatepark.
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WATCH: American skateboarder says R25,000 meant for children's skatepark project was stolen in alleged scam

American skateboarder Jason Vanporppal, who completed a 5,900km journey from Uganda to Cape Town to raise funds for a public skatepark, claims he has been scammed out of R25,000…

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
Hartswater police are appealing for public assistance to identify an unknown man found deceased along the N18 between Hartswater and Magogong. Anyone with information is urged to come forward.
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Police warn against scam using provincial commissioner’s office number

Stay vigilant! Provincial police warn against a growing telephone scam impersonating their office. Discover how to protect yourself from fraudsters using the number 021 417 7148.

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read