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‘We are almost homeless in a country that belongs to the Khoisan’: Call to restore indigenous culture
The Khoesan Indigenous Women in Action (KIWIA) marked World Indigenous Day and National Women’s Day with a prayer ceremony and event at Retreat Civic Centre on Saturday 19 August.
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Multi-award-winning Cybersecurity specialist inspiring girls to follow dreams in IT
Despite the dizzy heights women across the globe have reached during the past few decades, the IT world is yet to become a balanced, represented industry for women who wish to explore their technological talents in this increasingly digital era.
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Sick and elderly patients in Pelican Park ‘sent out to cold pavement waiting area’
A dignified sheltered area is needed for the sick, elderly and disabled queuing for service outside the Pelican Park Community clinic.
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No horsing around: bylaw enforcement sees 10 equines impounded, 147 complaints
More than 140 equine-related complaints have been responded to by the Cape of Good Hope SPCA since January, resulting in 10 confiscations across the city.
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‘We can champion gender equality’: Lifesaving Team to represent SA in international rescue challenge
The South African National Lifesaving Team has been selected to represent the country at the prestigious International Surf Rescue Challenge (ISRC), in Texas, United States of America (USA) from Wednesday 20 to Saturday 23 September.
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Friends of the Liesbeek looks back on flourishing year at AGM and special projects
Friends, foes and community members alike attended this year’s Friends of the Liesbeek (FOL) Annual General (marathon) Meeting at the Vineyard Hotel on Monday 14 August to reflect on their copious eco-triumphs, challenges and pursuits going forward.
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Art teacher passes the brush in bid to make a difference in kids’ lives
Art saved him from a life of drugs and gangsterism and now, it is his time to pass the torch to the next generation of artists.
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Have your say on non-motorised transport facilities in Kensington and surrounds
Universally accessible walking lanes, bicycle parking and other non-motorised transport (NMT) facilities are on the cards for Kensington, Factreton, Maitland and surrounding areas to improve road safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
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‘They can have that real-world experience’: Primary school learners use iPads in the classroom
Seated in a circle, Grade R learners at Sun Valley Primary School focus their gaze on individual iPad screens, listening intently through colourful headsets.
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While residents complain about mounting refuse in Imizamo Yethu, Hangberg – sites are cleared daily
A fight to remove mountains of refuse in two of Hout Bay’s informal settlements, versus the need to address the behaviour of dumping, highlights a need to go back to the drawing board and find ways to kill two birds…










