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Deputy mayor walks the talk with second shoe donation
Ward 85 councillor Chantal Cerfontein handed over shoes on behalf of Cape Town deputy mayor Eddie Andrews to grateful Strand learners.
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ANCWL raises alarm over GBV accused being back in school
A primary school teacher accused of gender-based violence was allowed back to teach despite facing criminal charges, prompting ANCWL Lwandle to raise concerns.
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Taxi violence saga continues: two more killed in Lwandle
Police are investigating a double murder after two men were shot dead in Lwandle on Thursday 20 August in suspected taxi-related violence.
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Higher education minister intervenes as CPUT remains shut after violent protests
CPUT remains shut after violent protests, with R1.5m in damage as Minister Buti Manamela deploys a team to resolve student grievances.
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South Africa’s municipalities trapped in debt cycle as failures outlast elections
Municipalities owe creditors R161 billion while Eskom reports R110.5 billion in municipal arrears, creating a crisis that survives electoral cycles and threatens essential services.
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Strand Secondary reeling after learner’s sudden death
Strand Secondary held a memorial for 17-year-old Tapiwa, a Grade 11 learner who died suddenly in a classroom on Tuesday 18 August.
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Ben Friedman Plein renaming gets go-ahead despite objections
Council approved the proposed renaming Ben Friedman Plein to Strand Muslim Community Square despite objections, after the Friedman family backed the change.
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Tommy Dell delights local Seniors
Local seniors were treated to a morning filled with music, laughter and nostalgia on Friday 7 August, as the Strand Dienssentrum for Seniors hosted a memorable Tommy Dell show at Huis Soeterus.
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Somerset West dog attack highlights dangers of off-leash pets in public parks
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…
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Balwin Estate residents clash with developer over smart-geysers and resale tariffs
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…
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