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Conservation groups frustrated by increased crime on Cape hiking trails
A group of avid hikers, mountain lovers and conservation groups held a peaceful protest at Lion’s Head on Friday 1 December, to voice their anger and frustration with the spate of robberies on the Table Mountain National Parks (TMNP).
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More funds needed for NPO’s assisting HIV/ Aids patients
Organisations supporting people with HIV/Aids need more funding to keep responding to the needs of patients and those affected.
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Police, organisations, government join hands to make impact on crime in Hanover Park
The Hanover Park Area Based Team (ABT) launched on Friday 1 December will see an integrated approach to crime fighting.
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Murder victim from Mitchell’s Plain, Zubair’s 8th birthday celebrated with class party
He would have celebrated his 8th birthday on Thursday 30 November, but instead his family had to honour his wish for a class party without him.
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Children with disabilities enjoy fun in the sun in Athlone
A group of 45 children with or affected by disabilities joined the annual Cape Town Association for the Physically Disabled’s Christmas fun day at Athlone Swimming Pool on Thursday 30 November.
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‘There was an injustice’: Uncertain future for Galley restaurant in Fish Hoek after auction
Owners of the Galley Restaurant in Fish Hoek are gearing up to appeal the City of Cape Town’s prime beach property lease auction, which’s leaving the business of over two decades without premises to trade.
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Elderly ‘warm and safe’ after care centre is refurbished
Facing a bleak winter with no prospect of fixing a leaking roof at the Village Aged Care Centre in Montague Village (Lavender Hill) earlier this year, facilitators at the centre put out a desperate plea for help.
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Manenberg police celebrate World Aids Day
Provincial police management in conjunction with Manenberg Police hosted a spiritual crime prevention and World Aids Day commemorative event on Friday 1 December, at Tambo Community Hall.
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“It is difficult to have people without water for so long’: Water woes in Da Gama Park
A pipe burst in Da Gama Park left residents at their wits end as it took seven days for water to be restored.
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‘Having a toilet is a human right’: Vandalised and broken toilets in Overcome Heights a ‘big issue’
“Having a toilet is a human right,” says Karen Mentoor as she points to a toilet filled to the brim with garbage.










