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Gaza flotilla participants to share detention experiences at Cape Town event
Gaza flotilla activists will share firsthand accounts of their humanitarian mission and detention at a public event in Salt River.
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Community invited to discuss disappearing heritage sites in Fish Hoek Valley
Fish Hoek Valley Museum invites residents to heritage events exploring lost buildings, local history, family research and community memories.
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Youth participation key to stronger local democracy
Salga is urging young South Africans to register to vote ahead of the 2026 local elections, warning that youth voter apathy threatens democracy.
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Salt River Market set for housing transformation in Cape Town
Salt River Market is set for transformation after approval of 970 affordable housing units, marking a key step in Cape Town’s housing drive.
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Youth Day | Fundraising run in Newlands expects over 1 000 participants
Over 900 people have signed up for YIT’s Running For Transformation event in Newlands this Youth Day.
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Artisans of Mzansi competition opens with R200 000 up for grabs
South African artisanal entrepreneurs have until 30 June 2026 to apply for the Artisans of Mzansi competition, with prize money of up to R200 000 on offer
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Claremont scout earns springbok award after 11 years despite chronic pain
Laura Owens of 1st Claremont Scout Group has earned her Springbok Scout Award after 11 years despite battling chronic Fibromyalgia.
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Western Cape rolls out new long-acting HIV prevention drug
The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has launched Lenacapavir, a HIV prevention injection administered every six months.
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Fewer adoptions and more rescues strain Cape Town animal shelters
The Cape of Good Hope SPCA say they have experienced a decline in adoptions and an increase in admissions this winter.
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Ottery activist recalls Gaza flotilla detention and return to Cape Town
Ottery resident Hajar Mathee recounts her Gaza flotilla mission, detention and return home, sharing lessons of courage and resilience.
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