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Booking service puts moms first and improves conditions
A non-profit web application developed in Cape Town is not only helping mothers find jobs, but also the first third party booking service in the country that ensures their cleaners earn the full rate clients pay for their services.
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‘Stop killing our children’
Children too young to read or comprehend its message “Please don’t kill us” and “Respect our bodies” held onto their posters as they stood in Military Road, Steenberg, on Wednesday 1 June during National Child Protection Week.
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Pets’ health, exercise and care in the spotlight
Unlike humans, pets can’t share when they are not feeling well. Let’s return our pets’ loyalty by ensuring they are happy and healthy.
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AGM unpacks challenges
An increase in criminal activity, dumping and anti-social behaviour in Wynberg East were among the challenges in the neighbourhood identified and shared by the Wynberg East Civic Association (Weca) during its annual general meeting (AGM) earlier this
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Cable theft is crippling the city’s infrastructure – Hill-Lewis
“Cable theft is crippling the city’s infrastructure.” So says Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis.
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Teen robbed at gunpoint at Rondebosch Common
Police have cautioned residents who exercise at the Rondebosch Common to be on the alert following a report of a firearm robbery at the urban green space.
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Open space catches shine
“Slow and steady wins the race!” The old proverb was again proven true with the long-term rehabilitation of Papenboom Meadow, a public open space located in Newlands.
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Developing strong school leaders
Principals and deputies of girls’ schools across the country congregated at the grounds of Rustenburg Girls’ High School in Rondebosch earlier this month for the annual South African Girls’ Schools Association (Sagsa) Conference.
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Dumping annoys Muizenberg church
The dumping of tree branches on the “doorstep” of All Saints Anglican Church in Main Street, Muizenberg, has left the church horrified.
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Business rises from service to community
With the love for food and no formal training in cooking self-taught cook from Simon’s Town, Liza Valayadum, received tips from “aunties” as they cooked side by side.










