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‘Hands off our statues’: More than 400 residents say ‘no’ to removal of public art in their neighbourhood
More than 400 people have signed a petition against the proposed removal of several public artworks in the Strandfontein area.
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Learners introduced to brass instruments for the first time
Learners from Kleinberg Primary School in Ocean View, some of whom had never handled a musical instrument before, were introduced to brass instruments for the first time through the Izivunguvungu foundation.
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Urgent intervention sought to ‘void’ draft Baboon Management Plan
The process followed to outline the Draft Baboon Strategic Management Plan has been described as “flawed” and “unlawful”.
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‘Say no to drugs’: Former gangsters and drug addicts encourages youth in Factreton
“There is a way out of drugs”.
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‘We were heard’: Small-scale fishers welcome outcome of ‘transparent’ verification process
“We were heard. The minister did good work. There is no way that we cannot applaud this procedure.”
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Toes hurt for a good cause: Men walk the uncomfortable walk in women’s shoes for GBV
For the third year running, men have walked a few metres in women’s shoes to show support for and raise awareness around gender-based violence (GBV).
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‘There are enough homeless shelters in District Six’: Shelter plans irks residents
Plans to not turn the old Robbie Nurock Day Hospital in Buitenkant Street into a homeless shelter have been met with sharp criticism by some District Six (D6) residents.
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Rights of neighbourhood watches thrust into the spotlight
Standing with placards “We have families” and “respect us” the New Horizon Neighbourhood Watch in Pelican Park marked Human Rights Day on Tuesday 21 March.
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City of Cape Town shares its plans to power-up tourism and curb load shedding
The City of Cape Town says one of its latest initiatives to mitigate load shedding, is the largest power procurement tender yet which will see the City approach the open market tomorrow for around 500 MW of dispatchable power.
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‘We want the best for ladies football team’: Club in Lavender Hill aiming for the very top
“The whole idea behind starting this football team was to uplift women’s sports,” says Mark Nicholson, a director from the Lavender Hill Sports and Recreation Foundation.










