Local News
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Gugulethu Memorial Monument construction begins following sod-turning ceremony
The construction of the Gugulethu Memorial Monument began on August 25. It aims to enhance local history awareness and promote Gugulethu as a tourist destination.
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Four taxi drivers killed in Khayelitsha and Philippi amid ongoing taxi turf war
The taxi industry is reeling following the shooting and killing of four taxi drivers in two separate incidents in Khayelitsha and Philippi. Five others and a passenger were injured.
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Construction begins on major transport interchange near Chris Hani Station
A leader of the Khayelitsha Development Forum (KDF) welcomed the construction of the transport interchange near the Chris Hani railway station in Nkanini.
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Philippi-East and Khayelitsha rocked by deadly taxi-related shootings
The Provincial Detectives Serious and Violent Crimes Taxi Unit is probing the circumstances surrounding two separate shooting incidents, which claimed the lives of three adults and injured six men.
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Gugulethu residents empowered through free legal awareness workshop
Residents from Gugulethu gathered at Ikhwezi Community Hall for a legal awareness event on Monday 18 August.
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Makhaza ward 95 residents threaten unrest over delayed electricity delivery
Ward 95 shack dwellers in Makhaza have threatened to make the city ungovernable if the municipality fails to respond to their grievances.
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Philippi ambush: Two teens arrested after attack on DA MPs
A 16-year-old male has been arrested and charged with the attempted murder and hijacking of three Democratic Alliance (DA) MPLs, including Ian Cameron, parliament’s police portfolio committee chair.
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Khayelitsha women’s gathering focuses on community healing and support
Women from Khayelitsha and the surrounding areas held an Imbizo on Saturday 16 August at Thembela Community Hall in Nkanini to discuss issues that affect their lives.
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U-Siphokazi Dlisani wakhetha uyeka umsebenzi ukuze ancede abantu abasweleyo
Intlungu yomntwana osweleyo isathe gqolo ukulandela umama waseMfuleni uSiphokazi Dlisani noqhuba ikhitshi elondla abantu kunye nabantwana abangathathi ntweni.
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Devastating fire in Strand informal settlement leaves dozens without homes
At least 25 people were left homeless at Wag ‘n Bietjie informal settlement in Strand after seven shacks burned down on Saturday 16 August. The cause of the incident is…
