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City clinics record 68% rise in women choosing longer-acting contraception
City Health recorded a 68% increase in intra-uterine contraceptive device insertions in 2025/26, as more women chose longer-acting methods.
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City calls on ECD sector to help shape priorities at four regional conversations
The City of Cape Town has announced four regional ECD conversations in October, inviting practitioners and sector partners to help shape its priorities.
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Nominate your neighbourhood watch heroes for annual awards
Nominations for Cape Town’s annual Neighbourhood Watch awards have opened, with Mayco member JP Smith urging residents to recognise community volunteers.
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Study reveals how SA parents talk to children about apartheid
Study finds many South African parents wait for their children to ask about apartheid before raising the subject, using four distinct approaches.
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Final hours to switch SASSA gold cards as deadline expires tonight
Social grant beneficiaries have until midnight tonight to replace their SASSA gold cards or risk losing access to payments.
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Affordability shapes South Africans’ food choices, UWC study finds
A UWC study finds that affordability, family needs and local food access often shape South Africans’ food choices more than health.
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Come to the table: 1 600 seats, one Mandela Day ‘langtafel’ on Bree Street
Come to the table this Mandela Day. Bree Street public langtafel for up to 1 600 people, with free bread, sponsored meals and more, from 12:00 to 17:00.
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SPONSORED | Octotel Connecting futures at Leliebloom house
In a powerful demonstration of what can be achieved when purpose-driven organisations unite, Octotel, Krypton Web and Heart FM
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Do you know a local hero? Nominate them for the WCG Service Excellence Awards
The Western Cape Government’s Service Excellence Awards are open for entries until 31 July. Recognise someone making a difference in your community.
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Record demand for City’s substance-abuse programmes
The City of Cape Town’s substance abuse prevention programmes reached 5 193 learners in nine months, well above the 3 500 target.