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Call for ban on live animal exports mounts as another live export vessel docks on SA shores
Stop the cruelty, ban live export. Shipped to death. No ban, no vote. These were some of the messages written on placards carried by a group of activists from several animal rights organisations during a protest against livestock exports in…
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Westerford High School learners helps feed vulnerable people in Observatory
An Observatory organisation that feeds people living on the street will have a pasta supply at least until the cold winter months thanks to a generous donation by Westerford High School.
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Retailer spreads Easter joy to Kensington seniors
Easter came a little early for residents at Kensington Home for the Aged when they were treated with some Easter eggs and hot cross buns thanks to a donation by Pick n Pay asap! and the Feed the Nation Foundation.
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‘I served with honesty, integrity’: Woodstock police officer hands over the baton
When Tian Lotz (60) had to decide on a career path as a youngster he had a choice: to either join the army or to become a police officer.
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City of Cape Town’s plans for Maitland development outlined
The Maitland Residents and Ratepayers’ Association says while it welcomes the local spatial development framework (LSDF) for the area, it wants to see more emphasis on youth development and seniors’ programmes.
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Cycle for a cause: #AgainstPeriodPoverty brings a ‘cycle tour’ to Strandfontein
Excitement is mounting ahead of a mass community cycle event aimed at raising awareness around period poverty among girls and women in impoverished areas.
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Endometriosis: condition with no cure or known cause affects millions of women globally
It is estimated that one in every 10 South African women will be diagnosed with endometriosis. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), this condition affects roughly 10% (190 million) of reproductive-age women and girls globally.
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Plant-swap initiative bring residents together in Zeekoevlei
A shared love for nature and global concept of swapping plants are bringing people together in Zeekoevlei.
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New water pipes for Hout Bay ‘ahead of schedule’
Using advanced trenchless pipe-cracking technology to replace aged fibre-cement pipes, the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is on its way to replacing just over 3 300 m of water pipes in Hout Bay.
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Heideveld home for intellectually disabled women gets a facelift
In the heart of Heideveld sits an ultra-modern white house. It is home to eight women with intellectual disabilities.










