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Residents of informal settlement fear crime surge as another body is found in the area
The discovery of a body of an unidentified man at the Victoria Lodge informal settlement has residents urgently seeking to remove dense overgrown bush that they say has been drawing criminals into the community.
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Breaking bread: Historic first street boeka unites diverse community
Breaking bread together is one of the easiest ways to unite a community.
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Manenberg learners create memories for life at Arderne Gardens
For many of the about 120 children who participated in a library integrated programme held in Claremont earlier this month, it was their first time setting foot out of Manenberg.
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Dredging implemented to enhance biodiversity at Lower Silvermine wetlands
A dredging project at the Lower Silvermine wetlands is set to have immense benefits for biodiversity.
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Kensington dementia unit officially opens thanks to good Samaritans
The Kensington Home for the Aged now boasts a new dementia unit and a brand-new minibus taxi thanks to generous donors.
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Men get schooled on gender-based violence, add their voices to the fight
Participants of the Ward 48 Men’s Programme which temporarily employs 32 men to mentor and render services in the area, have added their voices to the fight against GBV. #The event focused on education around topics of GBV and was…
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Second Netball World Cup mural in Mitchell’s Plain invigorates and inspires young netballers
With under 200 days to go to the Netball World Cup, the City of Cape Town has unveiled its eighth mural – the second in Mitchell’s Plain.
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Teen arrested in connection with ATM bombing in Hanover Park
A 19-year-old man has been arrested in Hanover Park in the early hours of Wednesday morning (29 March) on charges of malicious damage to property.
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Six Cape Town police officers arrested on corruption-related charges
Six police officers attached to the Maitland Flying Squad are scheduled to appear in court on Thursday 30 March on corruption charges.
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Trees in Newlands Forest to get ‘coat of armour’ as bark stripping intensifies
Hikers, runners and dogwalkers making their way through Newlands Forest will soon come across the sight of groups of contractors painting trees.










