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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.
A community leader from SST in Town Two, Khayelitsha, has appealed to residents to stop taking the law into their own hands following the fatal shooting of an unidentified man…
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Green Riders in Langa conducted community service, training youth for delivery jobs, creating opportunities while improving local surroundings.
Members of the Langa Scholar Transport Service (LSTS) held a memorial drive on Wednesday 20 May to commemorate one of their number who died last week.
The City of Cape Town has greenlit plans to develop a parking facility at the civic centre into affordable housing and mixed-use development.
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Four suspects were arrested for possessing a hijacked vehicle and stolen property, highlighting ongoing crime issues in Khayelitsha.
Gugulethu police and Nebular Technologies donated blankets to 40 flood victims in KTC, fostering community trust and support during difficult times.
Khayelitsha CPF demands a permanent police commander, citing management instability, community frustration, and rising crime as major issues.
Asithandile Yeko, a 16-year-old referee from Khayelitsha, chose sports over street life, aspiring to officiate at the FIFA World Cup.
Codeta fired a driver and conductor involved in a cellphone robbery to enforce discipline, confirming the driver lacked a valid licence.
A 17-year-old boy from Khayelitsha allegedly drowned while swimming at Monwabisi Beach on Saturday, 16 May, while four others were rescued.
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