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“Mommy, this is proof of life”: Ottery mother finally hears detained daughter’s voice
Ottery activist Hajar Ahjum-Mathee is returning home after being detained during a Gaza aid flotilla mission intercepted at sea.
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Deaf social worker Londeka Phakathi champions rights at DeafSA
Deaf social worker Londeka Phakathi overcame orphanhood and barriers to champion the rights of deaf South Africans at DeafSA Newlands.
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Devastating Cape storms cause rare surge in dam levels
Cape Town’s dam levels surged to 70.8% after rare May 2026 storms, ending early drought caution. Residents urged to keep saving water.
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Poliovirus strains found in Cape Town wastewater tests
Health officials detected two polio virus strains in Cape Town wastewater during routine testing, but say there is no outbreak or human cases identified.
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Badisa calls on businesses to give one hour for child’s play
Non-profit Badisa is calling on businesses to give one hour of play or profits to vulnerable children during Child Protection Week 2026.
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Cape Town won’t fight court tariff ruling, but warns lower-income households could pay the price
The City of Cape Town will not appeal the Western Cape High Court’s ruling on tariff structures, opening the way for a revised budget process to begin
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‘Disability does not mean inability’: Zimele team takes on Cape Town marathon
Zimele brings six amputee beneficiaries to the Cape Town Marathon this Saturday, proving disability does not mean inability.
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Bo-Kaap doctor Insaaf Levy earns Springbok Women call-up for Africa Cup
Bo-Kaap resident and medical doctor Insaaf Levy has earned a Springbok Women call-up for the Rugby Africa Women’s Cup in Kenya.
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Matriculant of the Year | Novus Media’s involvement a vote of confidence in SA youth
“The competition improved my self-confidence. It taught me to trust my abilities and to be proud of my achievements, hard work, and personality.”
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Public warned after puffer fish with lethal toxin appear on local beaches
City warns beachgoers after toxic puffer fish wash up on Cape Town beaches following strong winds and rough seas, urging public caution.
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