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Cape Town’s Blue Train reopens with modern upgrades for the holidays
The City’s much loved mini-Blue Train is officially on track and ready to welcome visitors back this holiday.
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Cape Town swimming pools reopen after major refurbishments
With the holiday in full swing, popular Cape Town swimming pools have reopened. The Sea Point, Trafalgar and Observatory swimming pools are ready to welcome visitors back after major refurbishments.
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Claremont unveils 3D pedestrian crossings to boost safety and walkability
Claremont’s Central Business District (CBD) is undergoing a pedestrian-friendly transformation with the implementation of innovative 3D pedestrian crossings. This initiative, a partnership between the Claremont Improvement District Company (CIDC), Wa
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GBV helpline down as festive season spike looms
In a shocking development during the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign, MOSAIC, a leading NGO in the fight against GBV in South Africa, has sounded the alarm. “Survivors of gender-based violence rely on…
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Blue Train Park’s iconic mini-Blue Train returns after major refurbishment
The Blue Train Park in Mouille Point has reopened after extensive refurbishment, featuring smoother rides, larger carriages, and pet-friendly facilities.
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Refurbishment plans on track for historic mini ‘Old Lady’ train at Blue Train Park
Renovations to the mini blue train based at the Blue Train Park in Mouille Point are ongoing and a local train expert hopes it will be operational before the start of the holiday season.
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OPINION | Set aside time for annual personal meeting
As the clock strikes midnight on Wednesday 31 December, many of us will whisper: “I hope 2025 treats me better”. But let’s be honest, there’s no magical reset button or prayers waiting to transform our lives overnight.
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Little Pirates programme inspires literacy and teamwork at Claremont Library
The Little Pirates of smart steps academy set sail on a journey of discovery at the Claremont Library on Tuesday 3 December, taking part in the reading programme, an initiative designed to inspire young learners through the power of stories,…
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Animal rights activists secure court victory in Cape Peninsula baboon case
Animal rights activists achieved a landmark court victory, holding Cape Town and conservation authorities accountable for baboon management in the South Peninsula.
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Five years later: Uyinene Mrwetyana’s legacy inspires GBV transformation
The Uyinene Mrwetyana Foundation (UMF) commemorated its fifth anniversary on Monday 2 December, A virtual event held at at Buffalo Park Cricket Ground in East London themed “Five Years of Resilience, Honouring Uyinene, A Lifetime of Change,” the even










