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The benefits and importance of skin-to-skin contact between mother and baby was again emphasised on International Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) Awareness Day marked on Sunday 15 May.

The Cape of Good Hope SPCA was called in to assist with treating a male caracal struck by a car in Newlands.

Nurses in the province were celebrated for their dedication and commitment to their patients and the health sector on International Nurses Day commemorated Thursday 12 May.

“I heard a commotion and shortly after I heard the shots go off. I was afraid and didn’t know what to do.”

Rondebosch police has flagged a sudden spike in burglaries and theft out of vehicles in their precinct this past month as a cause for concern.

Learners from Hillwood Primary School in Lavender Hill learned about the dangers of drugs and bullying during a drug prevention initiative held at the school on Friday 6 May.

Mayor Geordin-Hill Lewis visited Vrygrond on Thursday 5 May as part of the City’s winter readiness programme.

On International Firefighters’ Day, the City lauded firefighters for their bravery and the indispensable work they do in communities. But it seems the City isn’t the only government entity that recognises their value – so do those of other countries

Not all mothers are spoiled and treated well on Mother’s Day.

“Alarming” statistics of unplanned teenage and child pregnancies in the country has inspired the opening of a pregnancy crisis centre for young expectant moms.