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Tragic shack fire claims lives of three young residents in Strand
A dark cloud hangs over the Strand community after three pre-teens were burnt beyond recognition in a shack fire on Saturday, 1 August.
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Western Cape on track to add 1 800 MW to electricity grid
Premier Alan Winde says the Western Cape is on track to add 1 800 MW of new power in 2026/27, putting the province ahead of its 5 700 MW target for 2035.
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Nyanga CPF condemns Klipfontein Road mass shooting
The Nyanga Community Policing Forum (CPF) condemned the killing of people on Klipfontein Road in Lusaka, Nyanga on Saturday, 1 August.
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Collapsed sewer pipe disrupts daily life in Makhaza
Cekeca Road in Makhaza remains closed due to a burst sewer pipe, causing disruptions and calls for faster repairs from frustrated residents.
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Driving licences to last decade under new Cabinet approval
Cabinet approves 10-year driving licence validity for light vehicles, but legislative changes needed before motorists can benefit from extension.
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Cape Town Mayor announces SA-record infrastructure investment
Cape Town has smashed a national record, spending more than R12.2 billion on infrastructure in a single financial year, but not everyone is celebrating.
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Dyantyi appointment welcomed by Khayelitsha and Nyanga CPFs
Leaders from Khayelitsha and Nyanga CPFs praised new police commissioner Dyantyi, expressing hope for stability and crime reduction in their communities.
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Final push for voter registration this weekend
Western Cape’s final voter registration weekend opens Saturday as IEC prepares for 2026 local elections with 1 623 stations across province.
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Health drive encourages Makhaza men to get tested
A Men’s Health Awareness event at Makhaza Stadium promoted health services and encouraged men to prioritize their well-being.
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Kaaps Dictionary provides access ‘tôt vannie outsti tali in Syt Afrieka’
For the first time in history the so-called slave lingua franca is codified in a dictionary, which serves as a historic reference resource that describes the development of Kaaps words.
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