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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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Heathfield and Crestway High achieve remarkable matric transformations
Two local schools from Retreat and Heathfield celebrated remarkable matric improvements at provincial awards ceremony on January 29.
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Police bust dagga cultivation operation in Capri Sunnydale
Police arrested a drug dealer in Sunnydale and a teen with illegal firearm in Vrygrond during separate Western Cape operations.
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Maitland High School celebrates turnaround in matric pass rate improvement
Maitland High School ranked among the top five schools in the Western Cape showing the greatest improvement in matric pass rates between 2024 and 2025.
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Fish Hoek High learner leads collection drive for devastated Masiphumelele families
Fish Hoek High student Megan Nortier organized massive donation drive for Masiphumelele fire victims after being moved by social media images.
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Western Cape honours 2025 matric top achievers after record-breaking results
The Western Cape achieved its highest pass rate of 88,2% up from the record-breaking 86,6% in 2024. The province’s bachelor’s pass rate increased to 49,2%.
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