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Family urges action in response to theft of mother’s gravestone
The Magwaca family from Langa is still in shock after they found their mother’s gravestone stolen at Maitland cemetery. The family urged the City of Cape Town to beef up the security in the cemetery to prevent more damage.
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Handmade with love: Langa business owners rely on artisanal skills for survival
Life is difficult these days, so you need to have skills and not rely on the government all the time.
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No arrests yet following deadly Philippi barber shop shooting
Detectives attached to Provincial Organised Crime Investigation Unit are following up all leads to find the suspects responsible for the shooting that occurred at Mthatha barber shop at Sheffield Road in Browns Farm, Philippi on Wednesday 11 Septembe
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Lights back in Nyanga, Gugs bring comfort to residents facing continuous crime
Local leaders praised the City of Cape Town for a “stunning” job after fixing the street lights, citing that it’s been long overdue. They said they’ve been living in fear, particularly at night when crime mostly occurs.
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Langa entrepreneur’s innovative delivery service wins prestigious business challenge
Good things come with small packages, which is evident in Sonwabo Mkosi the founder of Cloudy Deliveries in Langa.
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OPINION: The extortionists are taking over our towns
Truth must be told, since these extortion-related incidents surfaced in our communities, there have been prevailing fears. No one feels safe. All of us, including journalists, are scared because these people are working undercover.
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Zone 14 residents fighting a losing battle with the sewage
A concerned resident of Zone 14 informal settlement in Makhaza is appealing to the City to fix the drainage system in the area problem rapidly and permanently.
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Manhunt launched after triple murder in Nyanga: detectives seek four suspects
Provincial Serious and Violent Crime Unit (PSVCU) detectives have initiated a manhunt for four suspects who took the lives of three males aged 18 to 21 in Sheffield Road, Brown’s Farm, Nyanga and attempted to kill five others on Wednesday…
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Banxibisa abafundi
Ubomi abusayi kubanje ngakuqala kubafundi besikolo samabanga aphantsi iLinge, eNyanga, emva kokuba bathe bafumana izihlalngu kunye neekawusi ezitsha kumbutho iKasi Angels ngoLwesine umhla wesithandathu kweyoMsintsi.
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OPINION: What is the role of traditional leaders in our areas?
As we celebrate the Heritage Month, I’m asking myself what is the role of traditional leaders in the big cities?.









