Local News
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Samora Machel learner, 15, fatally shot in ambush near school
Samora Machel police are investigating the murder of a 15-year-old learner, the second such incident in two weeks. Community leaders urge unity against crime.
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Ward 34 shack fire victims receive building materials after months of waiting
Ward 34 fire victims received building materials to rebuild their shacks, aided by Councillor Melikhaya Gadeni, improving community living conditions.
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US Professors publish book on South African activist Mandla Majola’s legacy
Mandla Majola emphasizes self-empowerment over government reliance, reflecting on his activism journey during his book launch in Gugulethu, addressing socio-economic challenges.
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Town Two shack fire leaves over 150 homeless: Residents plead for housing
A fire in Blowi settlement destroyed 46 shacks, leaving 156 people homeless and appealing for assistance from the City of Cape Town.
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Cape Flats gang violence
remains a worry for policePolice announce three new stations in Mfuleni, Brown’s Farm, and Delft to combat crime. Delft has highest murder rate in Western Cape, with gang violence as a significant factor driving…
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R124 million allocated for Covid Informal settlement upgrade in Mfuleni
R124,615,000 has been allocated for the Covid informal settlement development in Mfuleni, planned in three phases. Phase one, currently underway, aims to relocate 400 occupants, while phase two will relocate…
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Grassroots Educare Trust empowers 41 ECD principals through training
Grassroots Educare Trust conducted a training session for Early Childhood Development (ECD) practitioners, graduating 41 individuals from various areas. The 10-week course aimed to help principals formalize their centers and…
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Philippi celebrates excellence: Local heroes recognised for uplifting ward 34
Ward 34 held its first recognition awards, honoring individuals and groups for their contributions to the community and encouraging further development.
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Sinethemba High School learner gunned down in Samora Machel
Samora Machel police are investigating the deadly shooting of a 17-year-old female Sinethemba High School learner on Thursday 22 May.
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ECD Forum promotes child safety and parental awareness in Langa
Children’s safety took centre stage on Saturday 24 May, as parents and early-childhood development centres (ECDs) practitioners converged for the annual ECD Parenting Awareness Walk in Langa.
