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Long queues and limited staff cause SASSA grant delays in Retreat and Lotus River
Frustrated residents from Retreat and Lotus River said they are fed-up after being turned away despite waiting several hours in the cold for their Sassa grants at the Retreat Civic Centre.
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Christel House cohort certified
An Ottery-based school awarded their most recent batch of graduates with certificates to support their career pursuits.
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Beanies for babies: Capetonians knit to warm newborns
Capetonians from far and wide played their part in honouring the legacy of the late Nelson Mandela by knitting beanies for those less fortunate at Longbeach Mall in Noordhoek from Wednesday 16 July to Friday 18 July.
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Southfield stormwater canal to be fixed
A canal in Southfield that sustained severe damage during the stormy weather is undergoing repairs.
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Ottery animal rescue launches R1 million drive for mobile vet clinic
An Ottery-based animal rescue organisation is appealing for funds to help cover their costs to build another clinic.
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Masiphumelele teen needs help to chase soccer dream in Sweden
A rising soccer star from Masiphumelele has the opportunity to impress scouts in Sweden but needs financial support to fund this dream.
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George building collapse ‘entirely preventable’, investigation finds
A damning investigation into the devastating building collapse that killed 34 construction workers in George, has concluded that the tragedy was “entirely preventable” .
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Fish Hoek author launches inspiring new book: Beholding the City
A Fish Hoek resident is celebrating the launch of his new book. Gerry Adlard, a volunteer at the Fish Hoek Valley Museum since last year, unpacked the research and travels that inspired his latest work, entitled Beholding the City: Adventures…
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SA Team gets best ranking in 25 years at International Maths Olympiad
The South African team ranked 38th in the International Mathematics Olympiad, achieving their best result in 25 years.
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Waste interceptors added to combat river pollution in Cape Town
Cape Town has installed 20 waste interceptors to reduce river pollution, targeting hotspots like Bayside Canal and Milnerton Lagoon, enhancing ecological protection.
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