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Western Cape wildlife at risk as fire season intensifies: Authorities urge public restraint
As devastating wildfires continue to sweep across the Western Cape, leaving approximately 90,000 hectares of land scorched in their wake, conservation authorities are issuing urgent guidance to residents who may […]
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Apply to join the YearBeyond Programme
The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) is inviting young people across the province to apply for opportunities within the YearBeyond Programme. YearBeyond is a youth in […]
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SACC Congratulates new Cape Town Archbishop-elect
SACC congratulates Archbishop-elect Sipuka on Cape Town appointment by Pope Leo XIV, praising his reconciliation commitment and leadership.
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Meta challenges Australia’s landmark teen social media ban, reports blocking 544,000 accounts
SYDNEY, Australia – Meta has urged the Australian government to reconsider its ground-breaking social media ban for children under 16, while revealing it has blocked more than 544,000 accounts since […]
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South Africa’s tobacco crackdown: Plain packaging laws spark enforcement fears
Parliament is advancing controversial tobacco legislation that would fundamentally reshape how cigarettes are sold in the country, but law enforcement agencies and tax authorities are raising red flags about unintended […]
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Dozens of families relocated after sewage pipe burst in Makhaza
The relocation of flood victims from Lansdowne Road Informal Settlement also known as LR in Makhaza is ongoing.
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Western Cape faces water crisis as dam levels drop to alarming lows
CAPE TOWN – The Western Cape is facing a mounting water crisis as dam levels continue their precipitous decline, with Cape Town Metropolitan dams now sitting at just 66.0% capacity […]
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Police strike hard: five arrested in Kraaifontein crime crackdown
A coordinated police operation dealt a significant blow to criminal networks across Kraaifontein near Cape town on Sunday, as Operation Lockdown III officers executed extensive raids throughout the area.
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Man arrested after fatal accidental shooting of nephew
Preliminary investigations revealed that the young man was allegedly accidentally shot at home by his uncle. According to the suspect’s account, he believed there was an intruder in the kitchen and discharged his firearm, fatally wounding his nephew.
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Department of Health issues a recall of baby milk formula containing toxins
The Department of Health has issued an emergency recall notice for NAN Special Pro HA Infant Formula after the identification of cereulide, a toxin produced by Bacillus cereus bacteria, which presents significant food safety concerns for infants.
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