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Thys Lombard death: Tributes pour in for well-known school rugby photographer
Tributes have poured in on social media for well-known school sports photographer Thys Lombard who allegedly died during a surfing competition on Friday.
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Edongweni residents slam City over rubbish collection
Mfuleni shack dwellers criticize the City for failing to collect rubbish for two months, resorting to burning waste while awaiting a new service provider.
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Court interdict protects MyCiTi Cape Flats expansion from extortion
The City of Cape Town welcomes a final High Court interdict protecting MyCiTi Cape Flats route expansion construction projects from extortion, intimidation and unlawful interference.
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Town Two meat vendors celebrate stall renovation progress
Meat vendors in Town Two are excited about ongoing renovations, enhancing stalls, safety, and sanitation, with completion expected soon.
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Is the Western Cape prepared for extreme weather
As the Western Cape recovers from recent flooding and climate experts warn that a strengthening El Niño could intensify weather extremes in the months ahead.
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Western Cape bucks national trend as unemployment holds below 20%
The Western Cape’s unemployment rate has dipped to 19.5% in the second quarter of 2026, down from 19.6% the previous quarter.
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Cape Town records a concerning 3 384 emergency calls over long weekend
Cape Town’s PECC received 3,384 calls over the long weekend, with notable road accidents and arrests amid increased emergency incidents.
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Qungqu family seeks justice after police can damages home
The Qungqu family from New Rest informal settlement in Makhaza is demanding police pay for damage caused by a police van.
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UberX axed: Ride-hailing giant shakes up its South African lineup
Uber has notified customers in South Africa that its mainstay UberX ride type will be discontinued next month.
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11 killed in three overnight shootings in Cape Town, police reinforce deployments
Eleven people were shot dead in separate incidents in Langa, Gugulethu and Khayelitsha overnight. Western Cape police have reinforced deployments in affected areas.
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