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Every Step Counts: Cape Town’s Blisters for Bread walk fights childhood hunger
The fundraising event has been fighting childhood hunger for 58 years. It offers a 5 km or 10km route, with medals and refreshments for all participants.
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Young South Africans drive record voter registration turnout
Over 330,000 South Africans registered to vote in the 2026 Local Government Elections on Day 1, with youth leading applications nationwide.
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School shares gang-busting strategy with the community
West End Primary School shares the six-step Sanctuary Model that helped it reach the World’s Best School Prize and tackle gangsterism.
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Home Affairs open all weekend to help voters get IDs
Home Affairs offices open 20–21 June 2026. Collect or apply for your Smart ID — over 370 000 are ready for pickup — before you register to vote.
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Everything you need to know to register to vote this weekend
South Africa’s IEC opens 23 706 voting stations on 20–21 June 2026. Register, check, or update your details ahead of the local government elections.
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R1.4 million bus donated to Seven Steps Deaf Academy
Deaf learners at Seven Steps Academy in Zonnebloem now have safe, reliable transport after SAMCT donated a R1.4 million bus to the school.
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Schoolgirl’s fundraiser helps Lotus River gymnast chase her dreams
After reading about Saarah Bosch’s gymnastics journey, a fellow learner launched a fundraiser to help the young athlete pursue her dreams.
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Bo-Kaap residents bear the brunt of R17 million debt dispute
Bo-Kaap residents at the Schotsche Kloof flats have been without water for a month as a R17 million debt dispute with the City remains unresolved.
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South Africa faces two traffic fine systems at once
Fines SA warns that AARTO will not replace the current system immediately. Two fine frameworks may run side-by-side, with different rules.
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Fish Hoek Cyclethon to raise funds for promising young cyclists
Three young cyclists are appealing for sponsorships through a Fish Hoek Cyclethon fundraiser to help them pursue their competitive cycling ambitions.
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