Local News
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New KDF leadership pledges unity, transparency and revival of forum
The new KDF leadership aims to redesign the forum for unity and transparency while addressing community issues like extortion and investor confusion.
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Teachers call for tighter school security amid rising crime
The teachers’ union urges the Department of Basic Education to enhance school security amid rising crime affecting educators and learners.
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Illegal sand mining in Khayelitsha leads to digger loaders being impounded
The City impounded two digger loaders used in illegal sand mining in Khayelitsha, raising safety and regulatory concerns for the community.
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ECD Forum welcomes Ward 86 donation to support early childhood centres
Members of the Our Helder ECD Forum celebrated equipment donations from Councillor Diniso, which will significantly aid 15 ECD centres facing resource challenges.
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Lwandle hostel residents celebrate long-awaited housing upgrades
Residents in Lwandle celebrate upgraded homes, addressing health concerns and improving living conditions through a project by the City’s Department of Human Settlements.
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Two killed, three hurt in Browns Farm shebeen shooting
Nyanga police have registered two counts of murder and three counts of attempted murder following a shooting incident on Tuesday, 21 April, at Eyadini informal settlement in Browns Farm, Philippi.
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Newborn baby found dead in Khayelitsha shipping container
Residents of Thembukhwezi, Khayelitsha were left disturbed by the discovery of the body of a newborn dumped in a shipping container on Monday 20 April.
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Cape Town launches new app feature to report crime and bylaw violations
Cape Town’s City App now allows public reporting of bylaw incidents, enhancing safety and reducing emergency call volumes.
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Unplanned outages affecting areas across the Western Cape
Eskom customers in the Western Cape are facing power outages due to weather-related infrastructure damage; restoration efforts are ongoing.
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How Inga Mkoko built a shisanyama and soup kitchen in Nyanga
“Never give up on life” were the words of a young businessman, Inga Mkoko from Lusaka, Nyanga, founder of Sir Vas Legacy Business.
