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Early intervention gives clubfoot children a chance to thrive
Jessica and Amara’s success stories illustrate that early diagnosis and treatment of clubfoot lead to active, fulfilling lives for children.
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Eleven local widows find their voice in Echoes of Love
Eleven Cape widows have turned grief into a powerful anthology — Echoes of Love — now available at Exclusive Books and local libraries.
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Chief whip arrested for defrauding four party researchers
A chief whip was arrested for allegedly defrauding four researchers of R233,317 by demanding salary payments for legal fees.
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Anti-immigrant marches prompt urgent government talks
March and March supporters marched in Bellville demanding the arrest of undocumented immigrants, prompting an emergency government security meeting.
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Badisa calls on businesses to give one hour for child’s play
Non-profit Badisa is calling on businesses to give one hour of play or profits to vulnerable children during Child Protection Week 2026.
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Cape Town to turn civic centre parking lot into affordable homes
The City of Cape Town has greenlit plans to develop a parking facility at the civic centre into affordable housing and mixed-use development.
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Newlands Cricket Stadium opens doors for Western Cape flood relief
Gift of the Givers and Newlands Cricket Stadium partner to provide urgent flood relief for Western Cape victims from 18 May.
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Targets for measles-rubella vaccination in the Western Cape far surpassed
The Western Cape Department of Health vaccinated 97% of children under one against measles-rubella, exceeding national targets and addressing challenges.
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Portfolio committee greenlights amended traffic by-law
The amended Traffic Bylaw aims to enhance road safety through stricter vehicle impoundment, penalties, and noise regulations, following public participation.
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Flooding hits Cape Town, affecting over 41 000 residents
Heavy rains lashed Cape Town, flooding informal settlements and leaving over 41 000 residents in need as relief efforts get under way across the city.
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