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Bo-Kaap residents demand action on traffic and illegal parking
Bo-Kaap residents have given the City seven days to address traffic congestion, illegal parking and the growing impact of tourism.
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SA reading crisis deepens: 81% of Grade 4s cannot read for meaning
South Africa ranks last among 57 countries in the latest international reading study, with 81% of Grade 4 pupils unable to read for meaning.
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Western Cape bucks national trend as unemployment holds below 20%
The Western Cape’s unemployment rate has dipped to 19.5% in the second quarter of 2026, down from 19.6% the previous quarter.
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Muizenberg Heritage fires cannon to commemorate historic 1795 battle
Muizenberg Heritage fired a cannon at Het Posthuys to commemorate the 1795 Battle of Muizenberg, now a Provincial Heritage Site. Cannons will roar again on Heritage Day.
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Cape Town records a concerning 3 384 emergency calls over long weekend
Cape Town’s PECC received 3,384 calls over the long weekend, with notable road accidents and arrests amid increased emergency incidents.
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10,000 Entries Reached for Blisters for Bread Charity Walk
With four days to go, organisers have reached the 10,000-entry limit for the Blisters for Bread Charity Family Fun Walk.
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UberX axed: Ride-hailing giant shakes up its South African lineup
Uber has notified customers in South Africa that its mainstay UberX ride type will be discontinued next month.
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Trail runner George De Rock dies during 47km birthday challenge
Trail runner and mentor George de Rock died on his 47th birthday during a 47km run at Constantia Nek. Cape Town mourns his passing and celebrates his legacy.
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Pelican Park family dog saved by SPCA after allegedly defending daughter from pit bull
Pelican Park mother Verity Bruce thanks the Cape of Good Hope SPCA for treating her dog Ollie free of charge after he was injured in a pitbull attack.
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11 killed in three overnight shootings in Cape Town, police reinforce deployments
Eleven people were shot dead in separate incidents in Langa, Gugulethu and Khayelitsha overnight. Western Cape police have reinforced deployments in affected areas.
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