Local Stories
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Ward 86 residents receive emergency flood assistance
Flood victims in Strand received relief kits, providing temporary support amid ongoing housing needs after severe flooding damages.
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KBF slams City over treatment of Lookout Hill businesses
Members of the Khayelitsha Business Forum accuse the City of unjustly evicting businesses from Lookout Hill.
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WC nurses honoured for compassion and care on International Nurses’ Day
Today marks International Nurses’ Day, celebrated on the anniversary of modern nursing founder Florence Nightingale’s birthday.
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Codeta plans electronic fare payment for commuters
The Cape Organisation for the Democratic Taxi Association is introducing an electronic payment system for Khayelitsha taxis, enhancing financial tracking and convenience.
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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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