Health & Wellness
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Heathfield High matrics celebrate valedictory ahead of final exams
Heathfield High’s matric learners bid farewell to their school and enjoyed their valedictory ceremony at their school hall on Thursday 16 October.
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Firefighters monitor Glencairn hotspots after Capri Village blaze
The Nature Conservation Corporation (NCC) and the City of Cape Town firefighters are monitoring the hotspots near the Glencairn Expressway following last week’s fire.
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Cape Town teen makes top 12 in SABC2’s Taste Master Junior
A learner from Generation Schools Imhoff near Kommetjie has secured his place in the top 10 of SABC2’s Taste Master Junior series, representing the next generation of South African culinary…
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Early detection and support networks key in Western Cape breast cancer fight
About 1 500 women are diagnosed with breast cancer annually in the Western Cape, stressing early detection and strong support systems
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Cape Town marathon cancellation: Sanlam offers free entries for 2026 and 2027
Cape Town Marathon cancellation leaves thousands disappointed as Sanlam offers runners free entry to the 2026 or 2027 race.
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Seawinds shack fire: 150 families displaced in Overcome Heights blaze
About 150 families were left displaced after a fire broke out in Overcome Heights, Seawinds, on Thursday 16 October. The blaze destroyed 45 shacks, leaving many residents without shelter.
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Wildfire near Glencairn Expressway still burning
Firefighters are still battling a blaze that had erupted near the Glencairn Expressway yesterday afternoon (Thursday 16 October).
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Firefighters battle blaze at Heathfield furniture restoration workshop
CAPE TOWN-Firefighters are battling a blaze in the Heathfield area this morning (Thursday 16 October), after a building that served as a furniture-restoration facility had caught fire.
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Western Cape childhood vaccination rates drop critically
Western Cape childhood vaccination rates drop to 67.4%, sparking measles outbreaks. Parents urged to prioritize free immunizations immediately
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Toughest Firefighter Alive 2025: Cape Town’s best blaze through national challenge
Two local firefighters scooped top honours at the Toughest Firefighter Alive competition this year.
