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Khayelitsha Fashion Week 2026 set for Artscape Theatre showcase
Khayelitsha Fashion Week showcases young designers on July 18, featuring upcycled fashion with themes of community engagement and tributes to local artists.
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Cape Town port ranked dead last globally as City demands urgent reform
n a embarrassing blow Cape Town’s container port has been ranked last among 400 ports worldwide, prompting calls for decisive intervention.
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WCED expands security cover to 453 schools for June holidays
The Western Cape Education Department increases holiday security funding to R11.99 million for 453 high-risk schools amid rising vandalism.
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Khayelitsha Library reopens after two-year closure following fire damage
Khayelitsha Library reopened after two years, providing essential educational resources and support for local students and community empowerment.
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Gugulethu organisation transforms lives through community upliftment
Wonke Mapeyi co-founded Elevator Ground to empower girls through sanitary donations and community programs.
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Police on high alert ahead of nationwide anti-immigration protests
Police say they are on high alert ahead of nationwide anti-immigration protests on 30 June, with specialised officers placed on standby.
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Coalition pushes for R2 billion maternal grant ahead of budget deadline
With government spending priorities being set this week, advocates say a time-bound grant for pregnant women could reduce child stunting.
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Red Cross Children’s Hospital celebrates 70 years of caring
Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital celebrates 70 years of specialised healthcare, innovation and hope for children and families.
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Sterilisation seen as key solution to animal overpopulation and disease control
Mdzananda Animal Clinic launches a sterilisation initiative to neuter 1,000 pets, combating overpopulation and promoting community education.
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Alarming rate of teen pregnancies in WC during ’24/’25
The DA is calling for urgent accountability after 296 pregnancies were recorded among girls aged 10 to 14 in the Western Cape in 2024/25.
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