Local News
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Former offender turned Christian: The remarkable story of Mncedisi Mdingi
“Growing up in the black community in the olden days was not easy. Inequality was evident, and that was what forced me to turn to crime.”
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Gugulethu residents traumatised after fatal shack fire
Kanana shack dwellers in Gugulethu were left traumatised after a man died in a shack fire on Sunday, 12 July. The cause of the fire is not clear at this…
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Cata mum as three taxis burn at Nyanga Taxi Rank in Nyanga
CATA remains silent on the Nyanga Taxi Rank fire incident while police investigate the arson of three taxis.
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Ilitha Labantu promotes stronger family-school partnerships
Ilitha Labantu’s workshop in Gugulethu aimed to empower parents and school leaders to enhance child safety and involvement in education.
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Khayelitsha and Langa communities demand action after Public Protector report
Community leaders welcomed the Public Protector’s report revealing service failures in Khayelitsha and Langa, urging the City to address critical infrastructure issues.
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Mfuleni shack fire kills 21-year-old man, woman seriously injured
A 21-year-old man was burned beyond recognition, and a woman was seriously injured in a shack fire at Main Road in Mfuleni on Friday, 10 July.
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Philippi East Shooting: Four dead, three injured in Marcus Garvey attack
Philippi East police registered four murder and three attempted-murder cases after unknown men randomly shot people in Marcus Garvey on Wednesday 8 July.
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Langa DJ’s journey from prison to global stage premieres at DIFF
The documentary “Fosta,” debuting at DIFF, chronicles Thulani “Fosta” Headman’s transformation from gang member to musician, illustrating his inspiring journey and community impact.
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First MyCiti e-bus arrives for its pilot run
Cape Town’s first electric bus has arrived for testing, with 38 more planned for the MyCiti service by 2027.
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Uncollected waste piles up in Messiah as extortion claims emerge
Residents of Messiah in Kosovo seek help for waste collection cessation due to alleged extortion by local youth, causing significant sanitation issues.
