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‘Drones’ cause an uproar
Observatory residents are seeking answers for a “strange noise” which they describe as that of a drone operating in the area, especially late at night.
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Call for Leap officers to assist
Local safety structures and residents are worried about the resurgence of gang violence and are calling for the deployment of the law enforcement advancement plan officers (Leap).
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Church court battle over ‘invaders’
A court battle to evict alleged “land invaders” at the Lakeside Riverview Church of Christ has still not been resolved, with tensions mounting and claims of congregants locked out from worshipping on church grounds.
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Efforts to save a mauled baboon in vain
A three-hour surgery to save an injured baboon came to a dead end when the female baboon was humanely euthanised.
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Medical student pursues dream
First-year medical student Marico Roman, from Grassy Park, is setting his sights on becoming the first generation medical doctor in his family and his community.
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Hikers on a mission to help others
They say every little bit helps, especially if that is to the tune of almost R250 000. That is how much the Hike2Heal Cape Town group recently raised for Groote Schuur Hospital’s (GSH) Surgical Recovery Project.
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Review in third phase
After just under a year of engagement with stakeholders and interested parties, the Tokai Cecilia Management Framework (TCMF) Review Process has entered its third phase – the drafting of the implementation plan taking into account all inputs.
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Women’s sport need uplifting
The women’s football team in Lavender Hill has made a comeback after a hiatus in 2010, with the recruitment of women football players currently underway.
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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.










