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Breaking the stigma: Cape Mental Health members pen a book
To break down the stigma of mental health a children’s book narrating the adventures of two retired clowns encountering extra-terrestrials was introduced at the Observatory Library recently.
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Kensington community hub brings health services closer to residents
Kensington residents now have access to free medical services following Dell Technologies and SHAWCO (Students’ Health and Welfare Centres Organisation) initiative to add a health clinic to the solar learning lab.
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Western Cape DSD investigates allegations against Beaconvale Frail Care Centre in Mitchell’s Plain
The provincial Department of Social Development has conducted unannounced oversight at the Beaconvale Frail Care Centre following a series of allegations levelled against the facility on social media, followed by a protest demonstration mid October.
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Tensions grow as City of Cape Town obtains second interdict against land grabs in Mitchell’s Plain
Tensions continue to mount around the use and occupation of Lentegeur Sports field with two opposing sides at loggerheads.
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City of Cape Town obtains interdict against land grabs at Lentegeur Sports Field
The City of Cape Town has obtained a court interdict against any further attempts at landgrabs at the soon-to-be upgraded Lentegeur Sports Field.
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After decades, Simon’s Town residents finally ‘at home at last
“I’m so grateful to God that he gave us a home,” says Pieter Windvogel Soetland (81).
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Share in Fish Hoek’s rich history
Pockets of history from Khoisan artwork to whale bones and the origin story of Mrs Balls Chutney created in the kitchen of a Fish Hoek home can be found in the hallways of Fish Hoek Valley Museum when it re-opens…
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Hijackings ‘out of control’ in Grassy Park, Cape Town
A worrying rise of hijackings in the Grassy Park policing precinct has seen a total of nine e-hailing drivers hijacked in October alone.
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Kensington Dance Crew dances their way to the top
The Kensington Dance Crew (KDC) came out tops at the annual 021 Best Dance Crew (BDC) competition.
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Landgrab attempt at a Mitchell’s Plain Sports Field foiled
The Law Enforcement Land Invasion Unit foiled the attempt of a group of residents to occupy the Lentegeur Sports Field on Sunday 22 October.










