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R4.7 Billion investment targets Helderberg sewer crisis
Over R4,7 billion in infrastructure investment is transforming the Helderberg as part of an ambitious “future-proofing” programme targeting ageing sewer networks, wastewater capacity constraints and flood risks threatening the region.
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Check Know Prevent empowers women through education and action
Check Know Prevent, an NPO dedicated to breast health education and early detection, transformed a community fun walk hosted on Human Rights Day in Lwandle into a life-saving medical hub on Saturday (21 March).
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Armed robbers get time as trio sentenced to 45 years
Excellent detective work by Helderberg officers has resulted in three armed robbers being sentenced to 45 years combined imprisonment.
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The schoolboy stars who lit up SA’s top clashes this weekend
Standout schoolboy rugby stars shine as Grey College, Paul Roos and Westville deliver commanding weekend victories in top fixtures
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World Water Day | Communities urged to conserve water as national crisis deepens
Western Cape faces severe water shortages amid a national crisis, urging collective action and awareness to promote sustainable water management.
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South African wine grape harvest outlook improves for 2026
South African wine producers are regaining confidence as the 2026 harvest progresses, with the third crop estimate indicating a larger harvest and quality indicators showing strong potential across several cultivars.
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Somerset West community powers bakery staff’s Argentina trip
Potter Debbie Farnaby created a ceramic world map masterpiece to help fundraise R282 000 for five Weirdough Bakery employees’ first international trip to Argentina.
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Community activism secures Nature Reserve status for Paardevlei
In a landmark move for local conservation, the City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee has officially endorsed a proposal to proclaim Paardevlei as a formal nature reserve.
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Silkie chickens get five-star treatment
Pringle Bay resident Jozlyn Kitching creates magazine-worthy gourmet food presentations for her four silkie chickens, complete with elaborate plating that rivals professional food styling.
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City reclaims key from resident after “pump nightmare” dispute
The City of Cape Town has formally hit back against claims that a recently refurbished pump station in De Ruyter Street in Strand is “fundamentally flawed,” clarifying that the R2,2 million project is functional and automated despite ongoing noise complaints…
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