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Landmark youth summit empowers young persons with disabilities
The Disabled Children’s Action Group Western Cape (DICAG WC) successfully hosted a landmark Youth Summit for young persons with disabilities at Hendon Park in Gordon’s Bay from Friday 7 to Sunday 9 November, marking a significant step towards inclusive policymaking…
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Five-Star Green Centre rises at Harmony Flats in Gordon’s Bay
Significant progress is being made with the construction of a new, state-of-the-art education centre at the Harmony Flats Nature Reserve by the City of Cape Town, a development set to become a beacon of green construction and local conservation efforts.
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Indonesian Cultural House to be built in Macassar
Indonesia plans to build the Sheikh Yusuf Indonesian Cultural House near the tomb of 17th-century Indonesian cleric Sheikh Yusuf Al-Makassari in Macassar, as announced by Culture Minister Fadli Zon on Friday 31 October, to strengthen centuries-old ties between the two…
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Hold My Hand campaign: Do ‘Just One Thing’ for children
The Hold My Hand campaign urges every South African to do “Just One Thing” for children during November’s Children’s Month, coinciding with National Children’s Day (1 November) and World Children’s Day (20 November), with examples ranging from creating reading corners…
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Crime in brief || Misdaad (5 November)
Weekend joint police operations led to five arrests, while separate investigations continue into sexual assaults and a shooting in the Strand area.
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City of Cape Town fosters youth leaders
The City of Cape Town has launched applications for the 2026 Junior City Council, a non-political youth leadership programme for Grade 10 and 11 learners that provides hands-on governance experience through workshops, debates and community projects, with applications closing on…
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Surmount challenges through faith: bouncing back from adversity
52 women gathered to explore how faith and community can create pathways to renewal and empowerment at a Somerset West gathering.
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Kevin Fraser’s ‘Heart of the World’ comedy tour comes to Cape Town
Comedian Kevin Fraser brings his nationwide “Heart of the World” tour to Cape Town International Convention Centre on Saturday 13 December, celebrating African resilience and unity through comedy that explores the rhythms, patience, and spirit that make Africa the heartbeat…
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Helderberg roboteers win double gold, qualify for world champs
The Helderberg Robotics Club achieved remarkable success by winning double gold medals at the South African leg of the World Robot Olympiad in September, with Team Titans and Team NullPointException both qualifying to represent South Africa at the world championships…
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Strand benefits from multi-million rand water-system upgrade
The City of Cape Town is investing R6.6 million to upgrade Strand’s water infrastructure by replacing 2163 metres of 45-year-old pipes with modern high-density polyethylene pipes using advanced trenchless technology, with the project running from August to December.
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