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Cape Town businesses unite for Mandela Day blanket drive to help the homeless
As the cold winter days set in those living on the streets are among the hardest hit. Thanks to a blanket drive launched by three local businesses, some may now sleep a little more warmly.
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Junior police commissioners hit the ground running
The youth of today face different challenges than when we were young. Some of them don’t share their daily ordeals and bottle everything up.
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Officers seek divine intervention in the fight against crime
We approached the church leaders to help us change the attitude of the communities by putting God first, through prayers and scripture reading
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Molo Songololo hosts quiz night to help fund children’s advocacy work
The Observatory-based organisation said the event was a fundraising initiative for its numerous programmes.
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Learners take over Heideveld streets as Superheroes
The learners experienced the freedom of their streets with their (teachers) protecting their every step. For most, this was the first free walk..
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Excessive screen time a ‘silent killer’ for young minds
Even adolescents with moderate screen time of four to six hours a day are more likely to report symptoms of anxiety and depression..
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Kensington police holding cells set for long-awaited refurbishment
Refurbishments of the Kensington police holding cells, which have not been functional for more than three years, are set to start this month (July).
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Police officers impart chess knowledge with learners
Seeing their eyes light up when they realised someone believed in them, that’s when I knew I was exactly where I needed to be
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Man shot dead in Woodstock: Police hunt armed suspects
Woodstock police are on the hunt for two gunmen who shot and killed a 37-year-old resident in Bromwell Street on Sunday 29 June.
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Police investigate kidnapping of newborn at Bellville Middestad Mall
A newborn baby was abducted from a Bellville shopping centre on Saturday 28 June. Police have opened a kidnapping case and need help from the public.