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Cape Town learners celebrate storytelling and literacy at Iziko Museum
About 200 learners from four primary schools across the city enjoyed a morning of fun and storytelling in celebration of World Read Aloud Day.
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Muizenberg’s iconic beach huts get heritage-faithful makeover during beachfront upgrade
Beach Hut Trust chair reassures locals that Muizenberg’s iconic colorful beach huts will be replaced with heritage-faithful replicas.
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Grade 3 teacher arrested for alleged assault at Western Cape primary school
Teacher charged with assault involving Grade 3 learner as Zeekoevlei Primary battles overcrowding with 76 students in single classroom.
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Former principal’s return to Heathfield High blocked by education department appeal
Five-year legal battle continues as pamphlet distribution causes disruption at Heathfield High over former principal’s blocked return.
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Former Cape Town gangster’s journey from the streets to university
Once a hardened gangster and now a second-year Unisa student studying Information Science, Mervin Matthys recalls the night everything changed.
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Law enforcement step up inspections at Rondebosch subways after 15 700 complaints
More than 15 700 service requests logged by residents in Ward 59 last year have led to regular law enforcement inspections at Rondebosch pedestrian subways, with safety and maintenance among the top concerns.
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Mental health support enhanced at school serving Cape Town’s most vulnerable youth
New counsellor Najma Fakier joins Christel House to provide trauma-informed support to vulnerable Cape Town learners from 29 under-served communities.
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Strandfontein learner Faatimah Dollie earns Top 40 Western Cape matric recognition
Strandfontein learner Faatimah Dollie earned Top 40 recognition at the Western Cape matric awards ceremony, fulfilling her grandmother’s prediction.
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WATCH | Writers and poets pay tribute to Diana Ferrus at book festival
Dr Diana Ferrus died day before Cape Flats Book Festival where she was set to appear. Writers and family paid moving tributes to poet.
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City makes steady progress on essential water and sewer-pipe upgrades
Cape Town made solid progress on infrastructure renewal, replacing over 35km of water pipes and 33km of sewer pipes in second half of 2025.
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