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Camps Bay community rallies to support school secretary battling breast cancer
She started chemotherapy on Wednesday 15 October and will undergo eight rounds, every 21 days, followed by surgery and radiation.
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Search continues for Grassy Park teen swept to sea at Noordhoek
The search continues for a missing male teenager from Grassy Park who was swept out to sea at Noordhoek Beach on Sunday 16 November.
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Nation mourns loss of educational giant and diplomat Dr. Franklin Sonn
Cape Town educator Dr Franklin Sonn, SA’s first democratic US Ambassador and transformation champion, dies aged 86 after 7 decades of service.
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Recreation and Parks expands fleet with new cherry pickers
“These cherry pickers will allow our teams to safely and efficiently maintain trees across the city, which are difficult to reach using conventional methods.”
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ShotSpotter areas drive firearm confiscations
“The data underpins the value of the gunshot detection technology which enables more frequent, rapid, and precise responses.”
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Junior mayor gears up for festive
Project Eudaimonia Christmas 2025 supports 225 homeless individuals with meals and vouchers, led by teen changemaker Michael-Daniel Bam.
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Ballroom dance helps restore dignity for Cape Town shelter Performers
The project has helped participants heal, feel empowered, and regain their dignity, using the performing arts to grow and express themselves.
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Gang infiltration of SAPS: Winde accuses national authorities of blocking investigation
Premier Alan Winde accuses national authorities of delaying investigations into alleged gang infiltration of SAPS leadership, sparking conflicting accounts and renewed scrutiny.
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Cape Town’s blind community struggles with infrastructure barriers and safety hazards
“We’re not helpless, but infrastructure fails us daily.” — Blind safety expert. Cars parked on pavements, construction boards blocking walkways, and open trenches without warning signs are some of the daily hazards that force blind pedestrians into dangerous situations.
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