Local News
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Three men found dead in Green Park informal settlement
Residents of Green Park informal settlement in Mfuleni are reeling after the bodies of three men were discovered in the area on Monday 11 May.
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Informal settlements bear brunt of Cape Town storm damage
Storms in metro areas severely impacted informal settlements, causing extensive damage and flooding, with thousands displaced and urgent housing needs.
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Hundreds of incidents as major storm batters Cape Town
Cape Town’s Safety Directorates are responding to numerous weather-related incidents post-storm, coordinating disaster operations and traffic enforcement amid public safety concerns.
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Stormy weather prompts contingency measures for health-care services
The Western Cape health services remain operational amid severe weather, with some delays, facility closures, and contingency measures in place.
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Crossroads fire leaves more than 25 people homeless
A fire in Crossroads destroyed eight shacks, leaving over 25 people homeless; victims urgently seek assistance to rebuild their lives.
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Second cold front wreaks havoc across Cape Town
Severe winds and heavy rain caused widespread flooding, structural damage, and power outages in Cape Town, with multiple roads impacted.
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Cape ultra-marathon athlete to run on the Common for Mandela
Cape Town athlete Denver van der Bergh honors Mandela by running 27 laps for Mandela Day, promoting recovery and community support.
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CATA and Codeta forge alliance to restore stability
Cape taxi associations Cata and Codeta pledge cooperation to foster peace and address industry challenges after historic conflicts.
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City Health investigates claims of fraud linked to SASSA grants
The City’s Health Department investigates allegations of health workers selling patient folders for fraudulent SASSA grants.
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Votsho residents left homeless after shack removal
Residents of Votsho settlement accused the City of negligence after being left without shelter during a delayed relocation to Nkanini.
