Local Stories
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KTC fire victims plead for government housing after devastating shack blaze
Shack fire victims in KTC are demanding houses after their shacks burned into ashes on Monday 26 May in Section 6 area. At least 36 shacks were destroyed and 94…
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Ilitha Labantu led an anti-GBVF motorcade in Makhaza to raise awareness.
To raise awareness and mobilise the community against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) Ilitha Labantu and Amadoda Qotho organisation (a non-profit organisation that fights against GBVF) hosted a #Uthuleleni Anti-GBVF…
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KTC fire destroys 36 shacks, leaves 94 residents homeless
A total of 94 people KTC residents are without shelter after 36 shacks caught fire on Monday evening 26 May.
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Taxi association happy with the construction of new taxi rank in Town Two
Taxi bosses in Khayelitsha have welcomed the construction of a taxi rank in Town Two, saying it will transform the industry’s image in the area. Work, which began at the…
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Uyobekwa kwindlu yakhe yokugqibela obesakuba yingcibi eyaziwayo uMaduna
Belingcwele limi ngeembambo iholo loluntu elizinze kwisitalato iNY50 ngelixa bekungcwatywa ingcibi ephume izandla uSenziso ‘Maduna’ Nqabeni(90) ngoMgqibelo umhla we 17 kuCanzibe.
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Local organisations donate netball kits and computers to Luzuko Primary School
Learners and staff from Luzuko Primary School from Gugulethu were thrilled after they received new netball kit and five computers donated by the Lokshin Pioneers in partnership with Old Mutual…
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City sewerage repairs suspended in Samora Machel due to criminal activity
Residents of Samora Machel were left dismayed by incomplete sewerage works in the area due to criminal elements in the community.
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Over 100 march in Khumbulani Pride to honour victims and promote acceptance
Members of the Lesbian Gays Bisexual Transgender Queer Intersexual others and (LGBTQIA+) community held a Khumbulani Pride march at Lwandle on Saturday 17 May, to raise awareness of queer rights…
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Joe Slovo shack dwellers relocated from high-risk Eskom Tower site
Following several days of high drama, 47 shacks were “successfully” moved from Joe Slovo informal settlement to a vacant piece of land next to Zimasa Primary School.
