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Tragedy strikes KTC informal settlement: 18-month-old toddler dies in shack fire
An 18-month-old toddler died and his mother was seriously injured in a shack fire that left 12 people homeless in KTC, Gugulethu on Saturday morning.
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Iziko Mobile Planetarium brings space science to South African schools
Iziko Museums’ new Mobile Planetarium will bring immersive space science, VR experiences and astronomy education to rural schools across South Africa.
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Reserve bank hold rates in July, but the path down remains on pause
The South African Reserve Bank held rates steady, keeping the repo rate at 7% and prime, the rate that sets most home loan repayments at 10.50%.
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Matriculant of the Year | Closing date near for achievers who want to enter
Matric learners who excel in academics, culture, sport and leadership, and who plan to study at the UFS next year, are invited to enter.
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Metro Lives: How Cape Town’s municipalities shape children’s futures
The first Metro Lives dialogue brought Cape Town leaders together to discuss how municipal decisions shape every child’s daily life.
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Cape Town’s first electric MyCiTi bus passes performance tests
Cape Town’s first electric MyCiTi bus, named “Evie,” debuted on July 23, marking a R7.1 billion investment in cleaner public transport.
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Deputy Minister hands over new home to Khayelitsha family
Residents gathered to celebrate the Mdlulwa family’s new home, rebuilt after a devastating fire six years prior; resilience honored.
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Veteran Impi reflects on 10 years with the Bokke brand
From Mitchells Plain to the Springbok stage: how Alfonzo Franke went from an undiscovered creative to a 10-year Springbok Impi warrior and filmmaker.
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Langa drain restoration project clears 20+ drains, removes 200 waste bags
A community project in Langa cleaned waste, cleared stormwater drains, and educated residents on water conservation and management.
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Local government elections must be about more than politics, says property forum chair
South Africa’s economic debate is focused in the wrong place, says Deon Van Zyl, chair of the Western Cape Property Development Forum.
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