Local Stories
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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.
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Khayelitsha woman living with lymphedema struggles alone
A 58-year-old woman in Khayelitsha struggles with lymphedema, living alone with limited mobility and insufficient support, facing daily challenges.
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City plans N2 highway wall to improve motorist safety in Cape Town
Cape Town plans to build a safety wall along the N2 highway amid rising crime concerns, emphasizing the need for effective policing and resources.
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Sihlanu Tshaka to launch ‘Dear Qamata’ EP in Nyanga
Nyanga gospel artist Sihlanu Tshaka will launch his EP ‘Dear Qamata’ at Rhabe Church on May 30, featuring three self-written songs.
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GALLERIES | Creatives given a platform at Comic Con Cape Town
Cape Town influencer Sibu Mpanza hosts Telkom’s gaming stand at Comic Con Cape Town 2026, sharing his journey from YouTube to SABC TV.
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Khayelitsha shack fire survivors struggle to rebuild
A fire in Khayelitsha’s SST informal settlement destroyed over 40 shacks, leaving more than 100 people homeless, with victims seeking assistance to rebuild.
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Over 100 left homeless after shack fire in Town Two
A fire at SST informal settlement destroyed over 40 shacks, leaving 100 homeless; the cause is unknown, and assessments continue.
