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Activists call Khayelitsha teen’s murder a hate crime as case is postponed
The murder case of two accused has been postponed to Thursday May 7 for further investigation in the Khayelitsha Magistrate’s Court on Thursday 15 January.
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Local forums urge parents to support learners after 2025 matric results
Local development forums have appealed to parents to be gentle with their learners, particularly those learners who were unable to make it in the final exams in 2025.
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Khayelitsha’s Manyano High achieves 99.5% pass rate, 106 distinctions
Staff members and learners at Manyano High School at Ilitha Park were exhilarated after the school was announced as the top performing school in Khayelitsha with a 99,5% pass rate.
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Dozens of families relocated after sewage pipe burst in Makhaza
The relocation of flood victims from Lansdowne Road Informal Settlement also known as LR in Makhaza is ongoing.
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Quantum driver rescued unharmed after hijacking in Langa
Four men aged 18-22 arrested in Cape Town for murdering hijacked car driver. Suspects found at filling station will appear in court.
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City launches fresh appeal as minstrel association battles for community support
The Cape Town Minstrel Carnival Association faces a new court appeal from the City despite winning previous legal battles over venue rights. The organisation is struggling financially to continue the legal fight and has issued a public appeal for community…
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Bellville library forced to close after cable thieves strike
Bellville Library closes until 11 January 2026 after cable thieves steal electrical infrastructure. City works to restore power while residents use alternative libraries in surrounding areas.
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Cape Town mayor’s year-end message celebrates infrastructure progress and employment growth
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis reflects on 2025 achievements including R9.7 billion infrastructure investment, record employment levels, housing reforms, transport expansion, and progress toward building a city of hope for all residents.
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Cape Town gears up for spectacular New Year’s Eve celebrations
Cape Town prepares diverse New Year’s Eve events including Mango Groove concert and cricket action
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Eleven pedestrians among 30 killed on Western Cape roads so far this holiday
Western Cape records 30 road deaths including 11 pedestrians during first week of peak festive travel between 15-21 December.
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