Community Highlights
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Cape Town NGO uses surf therapy to support youth on World Mental Health Day
To honour those facing mental health challenges, more than 80 people gathered on Muizenberg Beach on Friday, 10 October. The event, known as an Immersion Session, coincided with World Mental…
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Supporting Cape Flats youth: Zandvlei Athletic Club calls for community backing
The club aims to develop and support the youth in underserved areas where they often face a lack of opportunities, positive role models and safe spaces, explained chair Waleed Allie.
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Noordhoek gardening team appeals for support to beautify public spaces
A team of volunteers is hard at work beautifying the gardens in the Noordhoek area and is appealing for assistance.
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Blind and visually impaired in Grassy Park recognised in road safety campaign
The blind and visually impaired residents in Grassy Park were honoured during a pedestrian safety initiative held at The League of Friends of the Blind (Lofob) on Tuesday 7 October.
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World Homeless Day: Cape Town adds 120 shelter beds to help people off the streets
Up to 120 beds have been added to the Haven Night Shelter courtesy of the City of Cape Town and the facility doubling its capacity from 104 to 224 beds.
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Boy injured by stray bullet in Moray Court, dies in hospital
Cape Town police have confirmed that a four-year-old boy who was wounded by a stray bullet in Hanover Park earlier this week died in hospital yesterday (9 October).
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‘Are you okay?’ – Muizenberg Beach hosts powerful mental health awareness event
Young and old are encouraged to raise awareness on mental health at Muizenberg’s beach this coming weekend.
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Heritage Day picnic brings Kommetjie stories to life through art and oral history
Members of the public and various local museums came together for a wholesome picnic to share stories and celebrate Heritage Day on Saturday 27 September.
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Sewing skills open doors for Masiphumelele interns at The Sewing Café
A group of four young women from Masiphumlele can look forward to pursuing careers as seamstresses after completing their internship this year.
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Future entrepreneurs: Heathfield High teams reach finals at National Business Challenge
A group of talented learners made their school proud after hearing they will represent the Western Cape in a business competition at Gold Reef City tomorrow (8 October).
