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Parishioners traumatised as robbers storm Maitland Moravian church
A group of parishioners from Maitland Moravian church were shocked when four armed robbers invaded their band practice and stole personal belongings.
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Parents await Grade 1 and 8 placements for 2025 as applications surge in Western Cape
Parents whose children have not yet been placed in Grade 1 or 8 for 2025 will find out in September, as the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) continues processing applications.
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How to protect your vehicle from rising hijackings and part theft
Vehicle hijackings and the theft of car components are on the rise in South Africa.
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Join the Blisters for Bread walk to support child nutrition in Cape Town
When Caron Thomas’ mom was diagnosed with cancer a few years ago, she decided to take part in charity walks to honour her and many other patients.
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Community petitions against Muizenberg homeless shelter
In an online petition begun on change.org, Muizenberg residents and businesses expressed their ‘strong objection’ to the proposed location of a homeless safe space in Sidmouth Road, Muizenberg.
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The Haven Night Shelter expands to accommodate more homeless during winter with 70 new beds
Winter is here and so is the chilly and wet weather. As a result, thousands of people living on the street are seeking shelter. With the influx of people seeking refuge, shelters simply do not have enough bed spaces.
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Cape Town homeless crisis: Street people voice concerns Cape Town City Bowl eviction deadline looms
It is a cold winter morning in Cape Town. Rain droplets glisten like diamonds on the tree leaves.
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Social housing activists welcome final land release of Newmarket Street site in Woodstock
More than 300 social housing units are on the cards in Woodstock as the City of Cape Town last week announced the final land release of the Newmarket Street site.
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Serving others is second nature for couple
With the winter chill fully setting in, non-profit organisation Love and Hope are calling on locals to extend their help to those in need.
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Controversy arises as Muizenberg parking lot proposed for safe space shelter for homeless
A proposal to utilise a parking lot in Sidmouth Road, Muizenberg, as the location for a homeless safe space, has drawn concern and criticism from the Muizenberg Improvement District (MID).










