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Cathedral fire thwarted
A 40-year-old man will appear in the Cape Town Magistrates’ Court today (8 February) regarding a fire which broke out at St George’s Cathedral on Sunday 6 February.
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Woman arrested after Olivia Sieff, 18, killed in Claremont hit-and-run
A woman, 33, from Wynberg is appearing in the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court today after being arrested in the hit-and-run in which caused the death of Olivia Sieff (18) in the early hours of Sunday morning outside Tin Roof in Claremont.
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UCT students protest amidst SRC rape allegation
Accusations of sexual harassment and rape levelled at the president of the University of Cape Town’s Student Representative Council (SRC) have led to students protesting at several locations on UCT campuses today (Wednesday 2 February).
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Library closure rage
Community members who support and use the Plumstead Public Library have reacted with outrage at the news of its pending closure next year.
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‘All talk, no action’
A year and three months after the abandoned Springbok Pub in Newlands burnt down, residents again expressed their frustration at the lack of action taken to address the eyesore.
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R3 mil given for restoration of beach huts
The iconic beach huts in Muizenberg have been thrown a new lifeline with R3 million allocated for repairing and refurbishing it back to its former colourful glory.
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Families displaced after fire
About seven families have been left displaced after a fire broke out at Cissie Gool House in Woodstock on Thursday 27 January.
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WCED calms concern over school’s alleged ‘move’
The Western Cape Department of Education has denied claims that the Wynberg satellite of GlenBridge Special School will be required to vacate its current premises by March.
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Hundreds celebrate Grand Moulood
Young and old gathered at the Cape Town Islamic Educational Centre (CTIEC) in Eagle Park on Sunday 30 January in celebration of the Grand Moulood, an event where devotees celebrate the life of Prophet Muhammad.
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Firefighter injured in blaze
A firefighter sustained injuries while dousing a fire at the Overcome Heights informal settlement on Wednesday 26 January.










