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City of Cape Town unveils action plan to relocate Gordon’s Bay baboons
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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Mother and baby die in one of two Helderberg fires
A mother and her six-month-old baby died in a fire at Wag ‘n Bietjie informal settlement in Nomzamo while a second fire struck Macassar hours later.
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Yaseen at the top!
Yaseen Gaffar won top honours in the category for municipal and local government reporting.
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Council rewards long service of three Helderberg councillors
Helderberg councillors Chantal Cerfontein, Stuart Pringle and Xolani Sotashe were recognised for long-standing dedication to the community.
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Van Minnen’s attention shifts to policing in Gordon’s Bay
MPP Benedicta van Minnen and Ward 100 councillor Sean Stacey visited Gordon’s Bay Police Station to assess infrastructure and resource challenges.
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Friends of Paardevlei hack alien invaders at the wetland
Fifteen volunteers tackled invasive vegetation at Paardevlei on Saturday 22 August during the third environmental hack organised by Friends of Paardevlei.
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KFM Best of the Cape Awards: Local enterprises lauded
Sixteen Helderberg businesses claimed podium finishes at the 2026 KFM Best of the Cape Awards, clinching accolades across various categories.
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Conservancy launches App and demands action as Clarence Drive bin crisis persists
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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Somerset West e-bike danger sparks concern
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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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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