Health & Wellness
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Mental health support enhanced at school serving Cape Town’s most vulnerable youth
New counsellor Najma Fakier joins Christel House to provide trauma-informed support to vulnerable Cape Town learners from 29 under-served communities.
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City makes steady progress on essential water and sewer-pipe upgrades
Cape Town made solid progress on infrastructure renewal, replacing over 35km of water pipes and 33km of sewer pipes in second half of 2025.
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Police bust dagga cultivation operation in Capri Sunnydale
Police arrested a drug dealer in Sunnydale and a teen with illegal firearm in Vrygrond during separate Western Cape operations.
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Fish Hoek High learner leads collection drive for devastated Masiphumelele families
Fish Hoek High student Megan Nortier organized massive donation drive for Masiphumelele fire victims after being moved by social media images.
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Venomous blue-dragon slugs wash up on Muizenberg Beach prompting safety alert
Venomous blue dragon slugs wash up on Muizenberg Beach. Authorities warn 3cm creatures remain deadly even after death, urging caution.
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Historic milestone reached as Red Hill Marathon delivers record-breaking field
Red Hill Marathon 2026 achieves record participation as Sibusio Madikizela and Elmé Middlemost claim marathon victories on Cape Peninsula route.
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Fairways resident Freda Naidoo shares inspiring life story
Fairways great-grandmother Freda Naidoo celebrates 100th birthday, reflecting on remarkable life including apartheid and near-death experiences.
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Cape Town calls on residents to reduce waste for World Environmental Education Day
Cape Town calls on residents to reduce plastic waste for Environmental Education Day, offering tours of Kraaifontein waste facility.
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Muizenberg beachfront upgrade enters intensive phase with major construction activity
Muizenberg beachfront upgrade resumes with major construction. Large crane coming to Surfer’s Corner, parking bays closing for 3 months.
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Wynberg court protest as activists oppose bail in Steenberg murder case
Activists gathered at Wynberg Magistrates’ Court to oppose bail for the accused in the murder of Steenberg woman Shanice Rudolph.
