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Friday, 26 June 2026
This week: the new Club Med resort at Tinley Manor opens on 1 July, but proposed shark nets are on hold pending a year-long environmental assessment that conservationists are fighting. Nearly 3,000 new voters register in KwaDukuza. Ramaphosa, police and the taxi industry say the 30 June shutdown will be a normal working day. The fourth accused in the Monswamy murder case is remanded, with all four back in court on 31 July. Plus the winter holidays begin and the Ballito Pro returns to Willard Beach from 4 July.
26 Jun English South Africa Leisure · Business

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