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Easter period sees a spike in formal, and decrease in informal residential fires
Cape Town experienced an increase in residential fires over Easter, with formal incidents rising from 12 to 30 compared to last year.
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Santaco Western Cape new leadership elected at Grabouw conference
The South African National Taxi Council elected new leaders focused on uniting taxi associations and improving safety in the industry.
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Western Cape allocates R3.5 billion for transport improvements
Western Cape mobility minister, Isaac Sileku, recently tabled a R3.5 billion budget in the provincial legislature to improve access to transport.
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Illegal dumping in Mfuleni park raises alarm among residents
Residents of Baba Street in Mfuleni express frustration over illegal dumping in their local park, demanding repurposing for community use.
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Langa LGBTQI+ community children’s event spreads joy and unity
A Langa LGBTQI+ event gathered over 100 children for fun activities, fostering community bonds and challenging negative stereotypes.
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‘Roads are in appalling state: not adapted to suit heightened reliance on them’ – AA CEO
Bobby Ramagwede highlights South Africa’s poor road conditions, emphasizing the need for comprehensive maintenance programs and infrastructure improvements.
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Nosipho Daniels death: Langa mourns GBV activist and gospel singer
Nosipho “Mhizana” Daniels, a dedicated activist against gender-based violence, passed away at 46, leaving a significant community impact.
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Tax institute welcomes appointment of Ngobani as next SARS commissioner
The South African Institute of Taxation welcomed the appointment of Dr Ngobani Johnstone Makhubu as the next SARS Commissioner.
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‘The army can’t really stop the business’ — drug dealer
Mixed reactions emerge to Operation Prosper deploying soldiers against gangs. Officials cite limitations while communities remain divided.
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Cyclist airlifted after taxi crash on Victoria Road in Camps Bay
A 61-year-old male cyclist sustained injuries and has been airlifted to hospital following a crash involving a taxi on Victoria Road in Camps Bay.
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