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R3m sports court brings new opportunities to Kensington youth
A new R3 million sports court in Ward 56, Cape Town, is giving young people access to sport while creating opportunities, skills and sporting dreams.
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SANBI faces R839m infrastructure backlog as botanical gardens deteriorate
Parliament’s Portfolio Committee heard SANBI faces an R839 million infrastructure backlog by 2029/30, threatening botanical gardens’ conservation and tourism role.
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President Ramaphosa urges investment in youth to unlock Southern Africa’s future
Ramaphosa says Southern Africa’s young population is its greatest asset but warns youth unemployment threatens regional stability and Vision 2050 goals.
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Man shot dead in the middle of Tafelsig street
Mitchells Plain police opened a murder case after a man was shot and killed in Tafelsig on Friday morning by gunmen in a Toyota Quantum.
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Herpes virus possible cause of mass fish die-offs
The mass fish die-offs along the West Coast to Gansbaai in the Western Cape may be attributed to pilchard herpes virus.
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Nigerian drug kingpin arrested over alleged drug mule recruitment and human trafficking
A 56-year-old Nigerian national has been arrested by the East Rand-based Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation (SOCI) unit in connection with alleged drug trafficking and human trafficking.
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Funny old world: the week’s offbeat news
From royal death scares to jellyfish invasions and sex doll confusion, this week’s strangest news stories prove truth is stranger than fiction.
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Edongweni residents slam City over rubbish collection
Mfuleni shack dwellers criticize the City for failing to collect rubbish for two months, resorting to burning waste while awaiting a new service provider.
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Gayton McKenzie backs Daniels as Cape Town mayoral candidate despite arrest
PA leader Gayton McKenzie backs Cheslyn Daniels as the party’s Cape Town mayoral candidate despite his recent arrest over alleged assault.
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Three alleged extortionists killed in shootout with police
Three alleged extortionists were fatally wounded during a shootout with police in Elliotdale (Xhora) on Thursday afternoon.
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