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Tragic shack fire claims lives, Kutu family appeals for assistance
The Kutu family from the Wag ‘n Bietjie informal settlement in Strand is appealing for any kind of assistance after two family members had died and one was injured.
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Premier Winde to outline Western Cape’s summer readiness amid El Niño
As a record El Niño looms, Premier Winde outlines Western Cape readiness for an eight-month fire season and mounting water security risks
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Murder case registered after taxi driver shot on N2 highway
Gugulethu police registered a case of murder following a shooting incident on the N2 highway on Tuesday, 25 August, at about 10:58.
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City prepares R7,9 million bulk sewer repair in Khayelitsha
The City plans R7.9 million repairs to the Jafta K Masemola sewer after relocating 40 informal structures for safe access.
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Gugulethu shooting leaves one dead, another injured
Gugulethu police have registered cases of murder and attempted murder following a shooting at the Europe informal settlement on Sunday, 23 August.
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Kuyasa Primary School closed after sewer pipe burst
Kuyasa Primary School closed due to sewer issues, prompting protests; officials pledged repairs while parents demand permanent solutions for recurring problems.
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Arrests alone won’t break gang grip — summit tells Parliament
A parliamentary summit on gang violence in the Cape has heard a resounding call for a fundamental shift from arrests to dismantling the entire ecosystem.
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Weltevreden CDC nears completion as construction reaches 80%
The construction of the Weltevreden Community Day Centre is progressing well, currently at 80% completion, expected by early 2027.
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Community unites for dignified farewell to tragic fire victims
The South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO) Hall in KTC was packed to the rafters during the funeral of Lusanda and her son Akhumzi Blaawu on Friday, 21 August.
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Devastating fire displaces 70 residents at Mfuleni settlement
A fire in Mfuleni destroyed 26 shacks, leaving 70 people homeless. The cause remains unknown, with no injuries reported.
