Cape Town
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Two paddlers survive dramatic sea rescue off Cape Peninsula coast
Two experienced paddlers recover after a dramatic NSRI Simon’s Town rescue, surviving a two-hour battle with severe hypothermia in rough seas.
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Community voluntary association hosts Heritage Day fundraiser
The Welcome Glen Community Voluntary Association hosts its annual Potjie Competition this Heritage Day to fund imminent upgrades to the Farmhouse hub.
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Masi High scientists scoop top honours at science fair
Three Masiphumelele High School learners overcame severe structural challenges to scoop gold and bronze medals at the Cape Town Regional Science Fair
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Locals hope to qualify for Homeless World Cup
Thirty local young men are preparing for the Homeless World Cup trials in Mexico City, using soccer to combat unemployment and gang recruitment.
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Cape Town woman arrested after Nigerian victim rescued in Woodstock
A woman is due in court after Hawks investigators rescued a Nigerian woman who was allegedly trafficked to Cape Town and forced into prostitution.
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Rondebosch doctor opens free monthly clinic for patients in need
A young Rondebosch doctor runs a free monthly clinic offering pay-what-you-can consultations to patients who cannot afford private healthcare services.
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Foreign nationals targeted in South Africa’s extortion explosion
Foreign-owned spaza shops become prime targets in South Africa’s exploding extortion economy as gangs prey on immigrant business owners’ fears.
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Perivale Primary School celebrates Arbor Week with green tree-planting initiative
Perivale Primary School’s Grade 4 and 5 Eco-Club partnered with Vision of Change SA to plant six indigenous trees on their Lotus River campus.
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Driver nabbed with hidden abalone in Muizenberg
Cape Town Traffic Officers arrested a 27-year-old suspect on Atlantic Road in Muizenberg after a routine stop uncovered 1 416 hidden abalone.
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Fish Hoek High School bridges history and future at Founders Day celebration
Fish Hoek High School welcomed back past learners for Founders Day, featuring an exclusive sneak peek at their new world-class Aquatic Centre.
