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Rising through adversity
Overcoming a debilitating speech impediment for much of his life did not deter Livingstone High alumnus Adam Mohamed from clinching seven distinctions in matric and a coveted space to study actuarial science at the University of Cape Town in 2022.
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Student’s resilience pays off at last
The past two years have arguably been among the most stressful in the history of education. The challenges faced by students have been amplified and compounded by the complexities of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Teenage boy drowns in the surf at Hout Bay Beach
A 13-year-old boy drowned at Hout Bay Beach on Sunday 13 February.
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‘Life & Times of Michael K’ at Baxter
After having been postponed last year due to the Covid-19 lockdown restrictions, Life & Times of Michael K – a Düsseldorfer Schauspielhaus (Germany) and Baxter Theatre co-production – will have its South African première at the end of this month.
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Field ‘in need of repair’
A local soccer league is calling on authorities to assist them in readying a field to continue their youth upliftment initiatives.
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Artist gives back to community
Ocean View artist Reagan Rubain is giving back to his community with a vision to open an art gallery where he can teach youth the craft.
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Puppy rescued from ‘violent owner’
A senior official from the Cape of Good Hope SPCA who came under attack while trying to save a black Labrador puppy from being exploited by its owner says his only concern at the time was the safety of the…
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Armed robbery at ‘high risk’ beach area
A woman was robbed at knife-point on Noordhoek Beach, a stretch of beach that is notorious for muggings, on Monday 7 February.
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A community in pain cries out
In a service delivery oversight visit to Lavender Hill on Friday 11 February, Minister of Social Development Lindiwe Zulu heard the emotional pleas from residents who said they are living in fear and pain.
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Hoarder faces animal cruelty charge
A Fish Hoek hoarder is facing charges of animal cruelty after the Cape of Good Hope SPCA confiscated several animals, including a Macaw from filthy and parasitic conditions.










