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Kevin Collins Celebrated whales with ‘Whale Watching’ at Cape Town Art Fair
In celebration of Art Week Cape Town, a local artist’s new artwork celebrates whales with a collection entitled Whale Watching.
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Simon’s Town Long Beach transformed with educational murals
A “cherished seaside destination” that once looked run down and dilapidated has since been transformed and upgraded thanks to the efforts of the local council and residents in Simon’s Town.
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School celebrates 50th anniversary
Fairview Primary School celebrated its 50th year with tributes to its principals, teachers, parents, learners and community who graced its halls throughout the years.
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Prasa to test train horn noise levels in Muizenberg After noise complaints
In response to complaints of “ear splittingly loud” train sirens (horns) disturbing the peace in Muizenberg, the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) says it is willing to conduct tests to ascertain horn sound levels in affected areas.
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UCT PhD candidate to champion indigenous languages in South Africa
Naledi Maponopono, a University of Cape Town (UCT) PhD candidate, has been appointed by the Minister of Sport, Arts, and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, as a board member of the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB). This appointment, which spans five
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Robben Island’s water crisis resolved with desalination plant upgrade as heritage restoration continues
Water challenges experienced on Robben Island have been resolved as its desalination plant has been fully upgraded.
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Second suspect arrested in connection with theft of Groot Constantia’s historic brass bell
A second suspect has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of Groot Constantia’s historic brass bell, dating back to 1814, in September last year.
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Get ready for the 15th Cape Town Carnival: A spectacle of art, dance, and culture
In just less than a month’s time one of the Mother City’s biggest events will return to the Green Point Fan Walk and organisers are hard at work to ensure the 15th edition of the Cape Town Carnival blows patrons…
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Table Mountain National Park sees crime drop but safety concerns persist for visitors
Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) remains a popular destination for both locals and tourists, but ongoing concerns about crime have persisted, despite recent improvements.
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Justice served for Emaan: Gangsters found guilty of murder in 7-year-old’s tragic death
It has taken five years for the wheel of justice to turn in the tragic case of Emaan Solomons (7) who died – in gang crossfire – outside her family’s Ocean View home.










