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On the pad to greatness: Fighting period poverty, one girl at a time
This very newspaper you are reading right now could someday be used by a young girl as a sanitary pad.
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Peer counsellors join the fight against substance abuse in Mitchell’s Plain
A group of High school girls were treated to a high tea to thank them for the work they are doing in fighting substance abuse in their communities.
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Young math wizz to compete nationally for South African Mathematics Challenge
A bright Grade 4 learner from Star College Primary School is gearing up to compete in the final round of the 2023 South African Mathematics Challenge (SAMC).
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Several left displaced in Retreat house fire
A number of people were left without shelter after a fire broke out at a house in Chad Road, Retreat, on Thursday 31 August.
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Cricket screen unsightly as Athlone residents call for its removal
Defecation, prostitution, alcoholism, drugs, gang tags and crime. These are some of the negative associations with a site screen on an Athlone cricket field located in Clover Crescent, Silvertown.
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Constantia Primary school proud to debut its official school song
After more than a century of being a beacon of education serving the youth at Constantia Primary School, the school came full circle since its establishment in the community by introducing a school song.
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Children come, play and learn at a Westridge park
In his continued efforts to get and keep children playing and occupying open spaces, Bronwill de Bruyn and his wife, Lynn, along with partner organisations hosted a Come and Play event at Jersey Street Park in Westridge on Saturday 2…
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Lansdowne police make major drug bust in Flamingo Crescent informal settlement
Still new to his position as acting Station Commander of Lansdowne Police Station, Lt Col Wynand Muller is leading the charge in the fight against crime.
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‘I need help now,’ not in October
For residents of Pelican Park and surrounding areas, the Pelican Park Community Centre is the closest clinic when illness strikes.
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‘If you haven’t seen the product, don’t pay’: Kensington police record cybercrime increase
Kensington Police Station appeals to residents to be vigilant when purchasing items online and avoid becoming a victim of cybercrime. Between 15 and 20 cyber-related cases have been reported at the station since April this year.










