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NASA team visits Cape Town trauma centre ahead of Artemis IV lunar mission
Cape Town’s historic role in space exploration has been thrust back into the spotlight after a NASA team toured the trauma centre at Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital.
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Ikamva Labantu creates safe space for Khayelitsha elders
Senior citizens celebrated the International Day of Older Persons at Ikamva Labantu, emphasizing the importance of unity among elders.
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Two suspects arrested after police chase in Khayelitsha
Two suspects have been arrested in Khayelitsha for possession of a hijacked vehicle and stolen property, pointing a firearm, and reckless and negligent driving.
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Cape Town Fire and Rescue Service gears up for summer fire season
Cape Town’s Fire and Rescue Service is prepared for summer fires, with advanced equipment and newly trained firefighters ready for emergencies.
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IPID records 5 259 police misconduct cases in 2025/26
IPID recorded 5 259 police misconduct cases in 2025/26, including 332 GBVF cases, 116 rape cases and 84 criminal convictions.
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From a good cup of coffee to life-changing surgery: What puts a smile on South African faces
Operation Smile is calling on families and individuals especially in Limpopo and the Eastern Cape to come forward to be assessed for free specialist cleft care.
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Western Cape calls on residents to heed heart disease warning signs
The Western Cape Department of Health urges early detection and treatment of heart disease symptoms this World Heart Day to save lives.
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Clock ticking on Cape Town’s short-term letting by-law as hosts face commercial rates
Time is running out for objections and comments on Cape Town’s proposed short-term letting by-law, with submissions open until 5 October.
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Study develops AI to detect misinformation in local languages
A North-West University PhD study has developed AI that can detect misinformation in English, isiZulu and Sepedi to create safer online spaces.
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Cape Town think tank explores hybrid working to clear traffic gridlock
In Cape Town where traffic congestion gridlocks are the order of the day, a hybrid and flexibile working model is now being explored.
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