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Taxi driver killed, three others wounded in Macassar shooting
Provincial police are investigating a fatal shooting in Macassar on Monday that killed a 36-year-old taxi driver and wounded three passengers when unknown suspects opened fire on their minibus from a following vehicle before fleeing the scene.
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City of Cape Town warns of water levels at new lows
Cape Town’s daily water consumption has climbed to 1,073 million litres—98 million above target—while dam levels drop 2% weekly, prompting urgent calls for water-wise behavior to avoid future restrictions.
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Hope lights up as Nomzamo families connected to power grid
The City of Cape Town completed a R4.9 million electrification project connecting 395 families in Nomzamo’s New Village Informal Settlement to the formal electricity grid for the first time.
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National Green Lung initiative launched at Somerset West estate
South Africa’s tourism and travel industry launched the Green Lung at Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West on Tuesday 3 February, a national sustainability initiative led by Sigma International that began with planting 250 trees to help tourism businesses become…
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Cansa calls for unity, offers free screenings
CANSA calls on locals to stand “United by Unique” this World Cancer Day (4 February) as the country faces a projected doubling of cancer cases to 220 000 by 2030, encouraging participation through sharing personal stories, accessing free cancer screenings,…
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‘Robbers’ hit Somerset West again with four house robberies in one week
A spate of house robberies occurred in Somerset West, with police investigating four incidents over one week, three occurring within 24 hours.
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Help Helderberg Hospice build record-breaking hope
Helderberg Hospice is inviting the Somerset West community to help set a new world record for the largest display of knitted or crocheted squares, starting World Cancer Day (4 February), with squares later becoming blankets for patients and the goal…
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Local beaches brace for Blue Dragon sea slug
City of Cape Town officials are monitoring coastlines after discovering five Blue Dragon sea slugs at Muizenberg Beach, warning that the venomous creatures could likely appear on Helderberg shores due to current oceanographic conditions, while advising beachgoers not to touch…
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Manhunt for killers after triple murder at Gordon’s Bay Mall
Gordon’s Bay was thrust into the national spotlight when three men were shot dead at Gordon’s Bay Mall, sparking a manhunt for the killers.
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Aweh, young artists!
The City of Cape Town has opened applications for its annual Emerging Artists programme while its popular Arts Aweh! after-school arts programme for learners aged 5-17 is already underway for 2026, both designed to support and showcase young creative talent.
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