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Remember the victims
Broken family and friends gathered in Lavender Hill to pay emotional tribute to loved ones who died in gender based violence (GBV) and gang violence.
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A son recruited into gangsterism, hijacking, killings . . . death
A Steenberg mother has a strong message to families of children recruited into gangs, to not give up on their sons.
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Muizenberg post office shuts down
The unexpected closure of the Muizenberg Post Office on Wednesday 23 February has left residents baffled.
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Sea as physical, mental challenge
A mentorship programme aimed at vulnerable youth in Vryground and surrounds teaches life skills and leadership development through surfing.
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Water ‘dream’ finally comes true
After years of fighting and pleading with the City of Cape Town to provide 18th Avenue informal settlement residents with basic services such as running water, their cries seem to have been finally heard.
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Family outing ends in tragedy
What was meant to be a joyous family day at Trafalgar Swimming Baths in Woodstock turned into a heart breaking event when eight-year-old Bunono Mtshawu drowned on Sunday 27 February.
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Have you seen these wasps?
While the Western Cape may not seem to be embroiled in an international conflict, it is indeed under attack. The aggressors are two invasive species – the German Wasp and the European Paper Wasp – which have progressively been advancing…
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Kensington women empowered and equipped
Empowering women and equipping them with resources to cope in challenging times. This was the focus of The Women’s Communicare Network’s (TWCN) first women’s workshop held at the Shawco Centre in Kensington on Thursday 3 March.
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Last tenants dig in heels
Two years and four months after Communicare called a meeting with Welverdiend tenants, informing them of plans to demolish the 68-year-old residence located in Rondebosch, the owners of the property now say the last remaining tenants will again be in
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Plan for ‘the hill’ needed
Carmen Siebritz, councillor for Ward 63, says she is on a mission to reform Wynberg East to its former glory, starting with having commuters and local residents experiencing a clean and safe Public Transport Interchange (PTI).









