Cape Town
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Cape Town murder rates decline in LEAP areas as mayor pushes for more policing powers
Cape Town LEAP zones see major drops in murder rates, but Mayor Hill-Lewis warns a low 5% conviction rate keeps criminal elements on the streets
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Fish Hoek High School prepares for Founders Day assembly and campus tour
Fish Hoek High School invites past pupils to celebrate Founders Day on 4 September 2026, featuring an exclusive tour of its new Aquatic Centre.
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Robben Island visitors return safely after ferry suffers mechanical failure
A mechanical failure on the Jester ferry left Robben Island visitors stranded at sea on Friday, delaying their return to Cape Town’s harbor.
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Woefie Wandel dog walk to help animals
An influx of stray dogs has strained the Cape of Good Hope SPCA in Grassy Park, prompting their annual fundraising walk to cover food and operational costs.
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International Literacy Day to be celebrated at Hillwood Primary School
NPO Living Through Learning is bringing African Story Time to Hillwood Primary on International Literacy Day to inspire young readers in Lavender Hill.
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El Niño: Western Cape outlines summer disaster readiness
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has outlined the province’s El Niño summer readiness plan.
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The City and conservationists launch Adopt-a-tree in Muizenberg
The City and Friends of Muizenberg Park have planted trees through the Adopt-A-Tree programme as part of efforts to grow Cape Town’s urban forest.
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City distances itself from viral AI express rail concept for Cape Town
AI renderings of a reimagined express rail line for Cape Town have gone viral online but the City has distanced itself from the concept.
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Stronger cities make for a stronger South African economy
Cape Town’s role is to bring its strengths to the table, connect with investors and businesses, and help strengthen South Africa’s overall investment proposition.
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Cape Town puts vulnerable road users first in new safety strategy
Cape Town’s updated road safety strategy prioritises vulnerable road users, safer infrastructure and tougher enforcement to reduce deaths.
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