Community Highlights
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Vandalism forces closure of Retreat swimming pool, repairs underway
The Retreat swimming pool, which is one of the City’s municipal assets, has been closed and is scheduled for repairs after it was vandalised on Friday 25 April.
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Lavender High learners tackle maths Olympiad, aim to uplift their community
Two Lavender Hill High School learners, who took part in the University of Cape Town’s Maths Olympiad on Wednesday 23 April, hope to inspire their communities
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Ocean View family pleads for help after fire destroys bungalows
An Ocean View family of eight is appealing for assistance with donations after they lost all their belongings when their two bungalows caught fire.
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Fish Hoek Club crowned Masters Surf Champions at SA Lifesaving Nationals
The Fish Hoek Lifesaving junior and senior teams have scooped most of the silverware at a lifesavers competition this past week.
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Lotus River residents demand action as council flats deteriorate
Some Lotus River residents claim their appeals for repairs at their flats have largely been ignored, even after several calls to the City.
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Muizenberg Scouts honour veterans with cemetery restoration
A young Scout from Marina Da Gama is hard at work restoring 15 grave sites at Dido Valley Cemetery in the hope of achieving his Springbok Scout badge.
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A beacon for the underprivileged
What began as a personal tribute to his grandmother has blossomed into Kids with Hope, a community-based organisation founded by Raymond Twalick in Imizamo Yethu. Drawing from his own journey…
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South Africa’s flu season starts early, NICD urges vaccination
South Africa’s flu season has kicked off unusually early this year, starting on 24 March — the earliest onset since 2010.
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Digital space a ‘double-edged’ Christian sword
As Passover approaches the role of faith in the lives of young people continues to evolve. While some embrace traditional religious practices, others explore spirituality in new and unconventional ways.
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Capetonians urged to share feedback on proposed redevelopment of iconic Good Hope Centre
Capetonians have until Monday 21 April to give their comments and recommendations on the future of the Good Hope Centre. The proposed redevelopment seeks to maximize the site’s potential through…
