Cape Town
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Vandalism to infrastructure leaves Lavender Hill residents without power for extended periods
Lavender Hill residents face weeks of power outages as vandalism targets substations and kiosks, with the councillor urging community to report perpetrators.
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Pregnant baboon reportedly shot with pellet gun in Imhoff’s Gift euthanised
A pregnant baboon from the Slangkop troop was euthanised after a pellet gun attack in Imhoff’s Gift, sparking an SPCA investigation.
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Iziko Mobile Planetarium brings space science to South African schools
Iziko Museums’ new Mobile Planetarium will bring immersive space science, VR experiences and astronomy education to rural schools across South Africa.
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Muizenberg beach huts to be dismantled as refurbishment progresses
Muizenberg’s iconic beach huts are being dismantled this week as part of a R200-million beachfront refurbishment, but they will return like-for-like.
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Metro Lives: How Cape Town’s municipalities shape children’s futures
The first Metro Lives dialogue brought Cape Town leaders together to discuss how municipal decisions shape every child’s daily life.
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St James massacre: 33 years on, a woman’s hospitality and a survivor’s path to forgiveness
Four APLA gunmen stormed St James church in 1993, killing 11. Thirty-three years later, survivors reflect on forgiveness and reconciliation
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Teenager’s day in the lab sparks dreams of a career in science
Manenberg teenager Tamica Lakay shadows scientists at Stellenbosch University and discovers a new passion for a science career.
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Explore the history of the iconic yacht Voortrekker at SA Naval Museum
Iconic racing yacht Voortrekker has been relocated to the South African Naval Museum in Simon’s Town for public display.
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Rescue dogs turn artists to raise funds for TEARS Animal Rescue
Rescue dogs and local artists transform thrifted paintings into unique art to raise funds for TEARS Animal Rescue in Noordhoek.
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City calls for tougher bail stance after three arrested for cable theft in Lotus River
Three cable theft suspects were caught on CCTV in Lotus River, and Cape Town’s Mayco member JP Smith demands bail be opposed.
