Yaseen Gaffar
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The City of Cape Town has announced a targeted action plan to capture and relocate a baboon troop currently frequenting the Gordon’s Bay urban area, primarily around Mountainside and up to Gordon’s Bay Primary School.
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An escalating feud over overflowing roadside bins along scenic Clarence Drive (R44) has reached a tipping point, with local conservationists accusing the provincial Department of Infrastructure of failing to uphold public commitments to protect motorists and native wildlife.
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Escalating complaints over youths recklessly operating silent electric motorbikes along Dummer Street in Somerset West have reached boiling point, with local residents warning of inevitable accidents following a recent collision with a cyclist.
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A peaceful afternoon walk in a Somerset West park ended in tragedy after a local pensioner’s 7 kg pet dog – a wire hair and sausage dog mix – died following a violent attack by an off-leash dog, prompting an investigation by municpal Law Enforcement.
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Sectional-title estate residents locked in a dispute with developer Balwin Properties over private electricity resale and smart-geyser management have hit a major regulatory wall as the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has admitted it lacks the statutory power to enforce its reseller guidelines.
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In what organisers are calling a “fairytale debut”, the newly formed partnership between Helderberg Rugby Club and Mr Accuracy Rugby Academy delivered a near-perfect performance last Monday (10 August), sweeping top honours at the Morningstar Junior 7-a-side tournament.
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Women from Sir Lowry’s Pass have stepped into the literary spotlight following the official launch of Her Story of Strength, a moving short-story anthology showcasing the courage, survival and lived experiences of local women.
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More than 500 women gathered in Strand for a celebration of sisterhood, courage and community on Sunday 9 August, with the Boland Islamic Council Women’s League (BICWL) hosting its Vintage Women’s Day High Tea for Cancer.
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A dedicated junior rugby structure in the Helderberg has officially taken flight following a new collaboration between Mr Accuracy Rugby Academy and Helderberg Rugby Club.
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Residents across Kramat, Macassar Beach and Sandvlei faced yet another frustrating water outage on Monday (10 August), marking the latest setback in an ongoing infrastructure breakdown that sparked community protests and tyre burning late last week.
