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Granny breaks barriers as she realises student dream at 61
After completing Matric at the age of 50, Gail Conrad will make history again when she starts her studies as an Auxiliary Social Worker at the University of the Western Cape (UWC).
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Cut above the rest: Dignity of school boys in Kensington restored with free haircuts
A quote by Emily Clark reads, “Good hair days make me feel like I can rule the world” and that is exactly what a Kensington community leader wants a group of boys to feel and experience when they return to…
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Sm-art offers therapy for artists who need support in Mitchell’s Plain
The NPO Sm-art is currently busy with an upliftment plan in Mitchell’s Plain where artists use the art for mental health and art for therapy.
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Nine-year-old helps feed stray dogs in Ocean View
Witnessing hungry and neglected dogs roaming the streets of Ocean View inspired nine-year-old Dane Klein to not only forgo birthday gifts but to also raise funds to feed stray dogs in the community.
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‘Keep distance from sea animals’: Seal attacks linked to Domoic acid poisoning
There is a reason why Hollywood hasn’t yet made a horror movie about a menacing seal running amok. Recent events notwithstanding, reports of seal attacks rarely make the headlines.
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Puck comes out to play as the show goes on at Maynardville Park
Despite distressing rumours last year that Maynardville Park in Wynberg may not see the return of the Maynardville Open Air Theatre Festival, the classical theatre experience is back this summer after a three-year hiatus.
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Resignation of Simon’s Town CPF executive members leaves a void to fill
A new community policing forum (CPF) is yet to be elected after seven executive members of the Simon’s Town CPF stepped down.
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Steenberg residents empowered by knowing the role they play in local government
A community learning and capacity building programme run by the Steenberg Community Forum (SCF) is empowering residents in the work of local government.
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Staff promise to offer best services at community clinic in Tafelsig
Following a successful open day last year, the Tafelsig Community Day Centre is determined to replicate its previous achievement by bringing the best services to the community.
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‘People’s Festival’ a jazzy affair as locals flock to V&A Waterfront Amphitheatre
Capetonians and jazz lovers flocked to the V&A Waterfront Amphitheatre this past weekend to enjoy the soulful tunes of aspiring artists as the Cape Town Jazzathon returned following a two-year break.










