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Khayelitsha shack fire survivors struggle to rebuild
A fire in Khayelitsha’s SST informal settlement destroyed over 40 shacks, leaving more than 100 people homeless, with victims seeking assistance to rebuild.
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City begins annual dune maintenance along coastlines
Dune maintenance gets underway along Cape Town’s coast as the City rolls out its annual sand management programme across multiple coastal areas this May.
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New mobile vet clinic boosts animal care in under-resourced communities
Animal Rescue Outreach launches a third mobile clinic, expanding vital veterinary services to more underserved communities across Cape Town.
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Suspect arrested in connection with attorney Bouwer van Niekerk murder
Police have arrested a suspect in the murder of attorney Bouwer van Niekerk, who was gunned down in his Saxonwold office in September.
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Eskom reports stable power system as winter demand rises
Eskom has reported that the country’s power system remains stable despite increased electricity demand at the start of winter.
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Miami highs and lows: Antonelli wins again as rivals show promise
Kimi Antonelli claimed his third consecutive Grand Prix victory in Miami, extending his championship lead to 20 points.
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Former SANDF member denied bail on Middelburg drug dealing charges
Former SANDF member Lesley Richard (60) denied bail after being charged with drug dealing in Middelburg, following a Hawks investigation.
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Hawks recover R800k in kidnapping case involving fake police officers
The Hawks and NPA have recovered over R800,000 linked to a kidnapping case involving suspects allegedly posing as police officers.
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Eastern Cape braces for disruptive rain as SAWS issues level 6 warning
The South African Weather Service has issued a Level 6 warning for disruptive rain across several Eastern Cape districts from tomorrow, 5 May.
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Western Cape dams show marginal improvement after recent rains, but levels remain well below last year
The Western Cape’s dam levels have shown a slight increase following recent rainfall, but remain significantly depleted compared to the same period in 2025, following a hot, dry summer and below-average winter rains last year.
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