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Load shedding crisis: Muizenberg residents ready themselves to take back the power
Residents in Muizenberg are fed-up and frustrated with constant load shedding, so they are taking matters into their own hands starting with a Muizenberg Electricity Crisis Committee aimed at possible solutions such as community energy cooperatives an
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More beds ‘not the solution’: NGO says City of Cape Town’s plan still falls short
The City of Cape Town announced recently that it plans to add 330 more shelter beds and two new Safe Spaces to alleviate homelessness in Cape Town but an Observatory-based organisation believes this is not sustainable and says it doesn’t…
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Newlands pool ‘anticipated’ to open this week, says City of Cape Town
If all goes to plan, Newlands Swimming Pool should open by the end of this week.
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Cape Town streets set to burst into colour as revered carnival makes a return
Colourful costumes, floats and artistic performances suitable for the whole family can be expected as the Cape Town Carnival parade returns to its former glory along the Green Point Fan Walk in March following a two-year hiatus.
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Rugby clubs invited to take part in Hamediehs Tens tournament at City Park
The annual Community 10s organised by Hamediehs Rugby Club in Athlone will be held on Saturday 25 February for seniors and Sunday 26 February for juniors at City Park.
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Extra pounds from festive season no bother for fitness club in Tafelsig
Members of the Wolfgat Social Fitness Club in Ward 82 in Tafelsig are not concerned about the extra pounds put on over the festive season or New Year’s resolutions for 2023 to be fit. They are just continuing from where…
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Initiative in the heart of Mitchell’s Plain creates ‘memorable’ break
When everyone was hit by the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 it was difficult to reintroduce recreation into the community of Beaconvale.
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Eventual release of Matric results leaves many relieved as Class of 2022 excels
“My heart is racing. I am relieved and anxious. The wait is finally over and I am happy with my matric results.”.
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Podcast from home studio aims to broadcast messages which inspire
With a love for broadcasting, Nantal Hopley, a Zeekoevlei resident, opened his studio in the comfort of his living room.
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Youth turn out in numbers to queue for movie jobs
When members of the Bridgetown Theatre Company in Athlone offered to help with organising the auditions and job opportunities for young people for the filming of The Lagoon in December they never expected a turnout of the magnitude as on…










