Local Stories
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Khayelitsha and Langa communities demand action after Public Protector report
Community leaders welcomed the Public Protector’s report revealing service failures in Khayelitsha and Langa, urging the City to address critical infrastructure issues.
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Mfuleni shack fire kills 21-year-old man, woman seriously injured
A 21-year-old man was burned beyond recognition, and a woman was seriously injured in a shack fire at Main Road in Mfuleni on Friday, 10 July.
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Philippi East Shooting: Four dead, three injured in Marcus Garvey attack
Philippi East police registered four murder and three attempted-murder cases after unknown men randomly shot people in Marcus Garvey on Wednesday 8 July.
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Langa DJ’s journey from prison to global stage premieres at DIFF
The documentary “Fosta,” debuting at DIFF, chronicles Thulani “Fosta” Headman’s transformation from gang member to musician, illustrating his inspiring journey and community impact.
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First MyCiti e-bus arrives for its pilot run
Cape Town’s first electric bus has arrived for testing, with 38 more planned for the MyCiti service by 2027.
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Free SAAO tours open for National Science Month in Cape Town
The initiative is led by the Department of Science and Innovation and the theme this year is “Science, Technology and Innovation are for everyone”.
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Uncollected waste piles up in Messiah as extortion claims emerge
Residents of Messiah in Kosovo seek help for waste collection cessation due to alleged extortion by local youth, causing significant sanitation issues.
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Community shaken after woman gunned down in Harare
Police in Harare, Khayelitsha have registered a murder case following a shooting incident that occurred in Hlola Street on Monday 6 July.
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Gugulethu shack fire: Family appeals for funds to bury burned victim
The Bonga family of Europe informal settlement in Gugulethu is appealing for funds to bury a family member.
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Opinion: Sport still unites South Africa beyond wins and losses
Sport continues to unite South Africans, inspiring hope, building resilience and bringing communities together beyond wins and losses.
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