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Kirstenbosch winter wonders: Free school holiday activities for families
Kirstenbosch Winter Wonders runs 27 June to 20 July, with free entry for under-17s and daily creative and outdoor activities for the whole family.
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African penguin numbers rise at Boulders Penguin Colony
The latest African penguin census recorded 790 breeding pairs at Boulders Penguin Colony, offering hope for the conservation of the endangered species.
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Volunteers plant indigenous fynbos along the Liesbeek River
Seventeen volunteers planted 80 indigenous fynbos plants along the Liesbeek River, expanding Observatory’s Fynbos Snake garden for pollinators and birds.
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Masiphumelele football stars earn Western Cape selection
Two talented Masiphumelele learners will represent the Western Cape under-15 soccer team at the 2026 Winter National School Sport Championships.
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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.
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Cape Town learn-to-swim programme brings water safety to Westlake Village children
A new learn-to-swim programme launches for Westlake Village children in Cape Town, taking on child drowning and water safety inequality.
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Migrants fear unrest as South Africa prepares for protest action
As anti-immigration protests take place across South Africa, many foreign nationals fear the demonstrations could escalate into violence and unrest.
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Foreign business owners ‘cautious’ over March and March protests
A spaza shop owner and a barber from Somalia and Bangladesh say they will exercise caution on 30 June amid the planned anti-immigration protest.
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Artscape to host memorial concert for jazz legend Abdullah Ibrahim
Artscape will host a memorial concert on 29 June to celebrate the life and legacy of legendary jazz pianist and anti-apartheid activist Abdullah Ibrahim.
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Manenberg teen earns spot on provincial girls football team
Manenberg footballer Vaughan Jackson has secured provincial honours and is determined to represent South Africa on the global stage.
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