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Keep Kensington youth from criminals
A Kensington resident is on a mission to keep young people away from gangsterism, drugs and criminal activities.
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Fish Hoek police officers charged with assault after video circulates on social media
The conduct of two police officers – seen on video allegedly assaulting a man in Fish Hoek on Sunday 14 August – is under investigation.
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Kensington Old Age Home’s dementia unit nears completion
Thanks to a much-needed cash boost the Kensington Old Age Home’s new dementia unit is nearing completion.
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Welverdiend dispute rages on
The last remaining tenants at Welverdiend, a 68-year-old residence in Rondebosch marked for demolition, have hailed a judgment given in the Magistrate’s Court for the District of Cape Town last week as possible legal grounds to support their dispute
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You are worthy of love
A modern-day superwoman. This is how peers and close friends describe Esther Julius (51), a Kensington resident who is a living example of hard work and determination.
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City’s long-serving traffic officer ready to put on the breaks
He diligently served as traffic officer for almost 40 years, but now he’s ready to pull over and spend much needed time with his family.
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Open Book festival returns after a two-year absence
Authors, publishers, academics and book lovers are in for a treat as the Open Book festival returns to the District Six Museum Homecoming Centre next month following a two-year hiatus.
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Muizenberg Beach closure lifted
Parts of Muizenberg Beach were reopened to the public on Sunday 7 August after a temporary closure due to a sewage spill.
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Education key to saving wildlife
Local animal welfare initiatives Youth Pet Care and Steenberg Paws are calling on residents not to hurt and kill wild animals, this after a porcupine was beaten to death in Retreat earlier this month.
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Keeping the elderly alive and well
The elderly from the Maranatha Morning Star Pentecostal Church in Retreat gather every second Wednesday to participate in various activities such as fitness, life skills, assistance with wills and estates as well as visiting heritage sights.










