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Booth Memorial Hospital hosts Christmas carol event in De Waal Park
Dozens of residents gathered at De Waal Park for an evening of song and fellowship with Christmas carols on Sunday 8 December.
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Kenilworth Racecourse hosts ‘Future in Motion’ art exhibition
The Future in Motion exhibition, a collaboration between Cape Racing and Art School Africa, opened on Wednesday 11 December at Kenilworth Racecourse. The exhibition, which runs until March next year, features the works of 27 emerging artists from acr
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City of Cape Town opens applications for 2025 Junior City Council
The City of Cape Town has opened applications for the 2025 Junior City Council (JCC) programme, providing Grade 10 and 11 learners with a platform to develop leadership skills and represent Cape Town’s youth in local governance.
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City of Cape Town closes Zeekoevlei due to water quality concerns
Water quality concerns have prompted the City of Cape Town to close the Zeekoevlei waterbody, with a warning to refrain from using the vlei for any recreational activities, including fishing.
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Lions Club of Tokai brings festive joy to Tygerberg Hospital Children’s Ward
The Lions Club of Tokai spread festive cheer to the Tygerberg Hospital Children’s Ward on Thursday 12 December, with a dual initiative that combined the distribution of Christmas gift bags with the unveiling of a newly upgraded waiting area.
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From Muizenberg to New York: Teen ballet star needs help to follow his dream
A teenager is wowing locals with his talent in ballet which has clinched him a spot at the Summer School of Excellence hosted at the American Academy of Ballet in New York.
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15-year-old launches foundation to feed the homeless and clean communities
Proving that age is no barrier to making a meaningful difference, 15-year-old Michael-Daniel Bam is transforming lives and communities through his non-profit organisation, the Michael Daniel Bam Foundation NPC. Established earlier this year, the foun
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Elderly woman evicted from Plumstead home sparks community outcry
Maryna Verburg (70) and her family were forcibly evicted from their home of five years at Naruna Estate in Plumstead on Monday 9 December, leaving them with nowhere to go.
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Historic pipe organ returns to life at Kommetjie church this Christmas
Congregants and guests of St Norbets Catholic Church in Kommetjie are in for a treat this Christmas Day, as the pipe organ that remained silent and untouched for two years will once again be filling the church hall with its…
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Cape Town’s community heroes celebrated at Sub-council 16 awards
As the year draws to a close, it is important to reflect on the year that was. To pay homage to residents and organisations going beyond the call of duty in their areas, Sub-council 16 ward councillors held a civic…










