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Almost 20 years since her passing, Brenda Fassie’s life and contribution to Cape Town will be honoured by the City.

Affectionately known as Mabrrr, the late songstress was born in Langa in 1964. She made a name for herself in the music industry from a young age in the 1980s and 90s before passing away in 2004 at the age of 39.

Despite her immeasurable achievements very little has been done to celebrate or highlight her success.

Last week, City of Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis’ office announced that the late singer would be among a host of individuals and groups to be recorded in the Civic Honours Book in December.

The Civic Honours book is compiled and maintained by the office of the mayor and holds the name of each person upon whom the honour has been conferred, together with a citation of his or her achievements signed by that person or their next of kin.

Hill-Lewis said Civic Honours have not been awarded in Cape Town for the past 12 years, but starting now they are reviving the tradition and they are finally ready to share the names of his year’s recipients.

Hill-Lewis said it was a great joy to acknowledge the remarkable achievements of a number of men, women and organisations who have made Cape Town and the world a better place.

“Our city’s history is marked by the contributions of some truly remarkable people men and women who have dedicated their lives in selfless service to others, talented artists, sports stars and musicians who have touched the hearts of millions through their craft.

People who bravely fought the injustice of apartheid or the tyranny of fascism, people who spent a lifetime defending freedom and democracy,” said Hill-Lewis, in a statement.

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Double murder shocks Gugulethu: Man and woman shot dead in KTC

Gugulethu police are investigating a double murder following the shooting incident that occurred at Moonlight informal settlement in KTC on Sunday 10 August.

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Marikana informal settlement hit by violence: Police probe murder and extortion

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Ward 35 Councillor calls for calm after triple murder in Philippi East

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Mother gunned down on R300, sparking outcry over Cape Town’s highway safety

This latest incident on the notoriously dangerous highway has heightened concerns over an ongoing safety-and-security crisis on Cape Town’s roadways.

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TygerBurger

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Police Probe Triple Murder in Philippi East

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Pre-school teacher Amber Lee Hughes confess to murder of Nada-Jane Challita (4)

In a dramatic turn of events, Amber Lee Hughes on Thursday admitted to killing four-year-old Nada-Jane Challita – more than a year after pleading not guilty to the crime.

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Novus Media

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Officers from Harare Police Station are investigating a murder case, after the body of a 7-year-old girl was discovered a few metres away from her home in Kuyasa, Khayelitsha, on…

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