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Cape Town environmental group celebrates 500th cleanup
Save a Fishie celebrates its 500th cleanup, removing more than 54 tonnes of litter while inspiring volunteers to protect beaches, rivers and communities.
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Arnold Terblanche murder trial postponed over judge conflict
Arnold Terblanche’s murder trial postponed after concerns arose that Judge Gqamana may have been involved in his divorce proceedings.
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Kommer oor verwagte brandstofpryse
Suid-Afrikaners staal hulle vir ’n moontlike brandstofskok in April. Indien verwagte prysstygings ’n werklikheid word, sal dit na verwagting die skerpste styging in brandstofpryse in die land se geskiedenis wees. […]
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Strand escapee ‘Seun’ to spend 20 years behind bars
After violent crimes, a brazen escape and dramatic recapture, Denver ‘Seun’ Pietersen has been sentenced to 20 years behind bars.
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Premier’s First Thursday debuts in Helderberg
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde brought government services directly to Strand Town Hall on Thursday 5 March through his First Thursday initiative, allowing residents one-on-one consultations with provincial cabinet and City of Cape Town Mayoral Committee members.
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Searle Street residents in District Six file High Court appeal
Searle Street residents who faced eviction after a Cape Town magistrate ruled it lawful will remain in their homes for now after lodging an appeal.
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Enjoy the Karoo Desert National Gardens for free this week
Enjoy the splendour that South Africa’s botanical gardens offer visitors with one of the world’s most biodiverse areas to be explored.
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Cape Town landlords face regulatory shake-up as short-term rental boom sparks housing concerns
Grant Smee, CEO of Only Realty, said the push for regulation intensified in 2025 after a report revealed more than 26 000 Airbnb listings in Cape Town, ranking the city eighth globally for Airbnb supply.
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Rising fuel prices set to drive up food and transport costs
Consumers may face significantly higher grocery bills and living costs from April, as anticipated fuel price increases threaten to trigger a wave of price hikes.
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Over 200 learners still unplaced as 2027 school applications open
Parents in the Western Cape can apply for Grade R, 1, and 8 placements for 2027 from March 10 to April 14, 2026.
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