Education
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Water supply disruption in Deep South communities prompts infrastructure security concerns
Thousands left without water for two days after vandals damaged Lavender Hill valve chamber. Repair costs reached millions of rand
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Zwaanswyk High School achieves 99.3% matric pass rate with top achiever earning five distinctions
Zwaanswyk High achieves 99.3% matric pass rate. Top achiever Miguel Meyer from Steenberg earns five distinctions despite personal challenges.
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100% matric pass rate puts Fish Hoek High among top schools
Fish Hoek High School achieves perfect 100% matric pass rate. Top achiever Leo Mostert earns 90.7% and UCT medical school acceptance.
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City confirms baboon sanctuary development underway for Southern Peninsula troops
City confirms baboon sanctuary development underway for Southern Peninsula. Two troops to relocate to purpose-built enclosures this year.
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Christel House South Africa scores 96% matric pass rate
Christel House Ottery celebrates 96% matric pass rate as valedictorian Alique Jacobs from Hanover Park achieves four distinctions despite losing mother.
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Four armed men rob Noordhoek home at gunpoint in broad daylight
Four armed men held two workers at gunpoint during a house robbery in Crofters Valley, Noordhoek, stealing electronics and jewellery.
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Hiker dies after fall near Bailey’s Kloof in Muizenberg despite rescue efforts
Weekend hiker dies after fall near Bailey’s Kloof despite rescue efforts. One of three Cape Peninsula emergencies highlights hiking dangers.
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Police shootout leads to attempted murder charges
Two suspects face attempted murder charges after New Year’s Day shootout with police in Steenberg. High-speed chase ended in crash and arrests.
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Three men arrested for housebreaking incidents in Simon’s Town and Fish Hoek
Three men arrested for housebreaking in Simon’s Town and Fish Hoek. Police found stolen laptop, phone and household items in vehicle.
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Klip Road Cemetery expansion in Grassy Park may require additional studies
Klip Road Cemetery expansion in Grassy Park may require additional studies. Community raises concerns about traffic and water contamination.
