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Government moves to ban cash scrap sales as calls grow for sabotage charges
The drastic intervention, spearheaded by draft amendments to the Second-Hand Goods Act, aims to choke off the untraceable financial incentives that fuel widespread cable theft, blackouts, and infrastructure destruction across the nation.
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Wynberg entrepreneur places third in Iwisa No 1 Community Champions
Wynberg social entrepreneur Cheryl-Lynn Freeman placed third in the 2026 Iwisa No 1 Community Champions competition, winning a total of R30 000.
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No fee, no fuss: DHS sets rental rights and responsibilities
Tenants and landlords can take rental disputes to the Rental Housing Tribunal without paying a fee.
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Ward 71 faces service delivery test as Franklin steps aside
Ward 71 spans Tokai’s wealth and Westlake’s struggle. As Carolynne Franklin steps aside, residents ask whether the next councillor can bridge the divide.
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Wittebome High School marks 70 years with 70s retro dance
Wittebome High School in Wynberg marks 70 years with a 70s retro dance on Saturday 10 October at Plumstead High School. Tickets cost R250 per person.
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Father shot dead after dropping child at Athlone school
A 31-year-old man was shot dead outside Heatherdale Primary School in Athlone after dropping off his child on Tuesday morning.
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Fish Hoek and Clovelly art exhibition raises funds for breast cancer surgeries
The expanded Open Studios Fish Hoek & Clovelly exhibition invites the public into artists’ workspaces while raising vital funds for breast cancer surgeries
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Community cafe empowers homeless residents with culinary and carpentry skills
The new O Cafe in Schaapkraal serves as a live training ground, helping former homeless residents build hospitality skills to fund vital rehabilitation.
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Camps Bay Tidal Pool drowning claims life of 8-year-old
An eight-year-old Bellville boy drowned at the Camps Bay Tidal Pool while visiting with his family on the last day of the school holidays.
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Learner transport services suspended across Western Cape from today
Learner transport in the Western Cape was suspended from 6 October after bus operators said the education department failed to respond over diesel costs.
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