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SPONSORED | 925 fed, computers revamped in 67 Mandela Day minutes by Octotel
Read about Octotel’s Mandela Day initiative for The Haven Night Shelter and its impactful support for vulnerable communities.
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‘Loved’ cyclist killed in fatal Claremont accident involving minibus taxi
Cyclist Danilo Waene died in Claremont after swerving to avoid an opened car door; police investigate culpable homicide case.
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Lions club of Tokai honours survivors with empowering national women’s day celebration against GBV
Tokai Lions Club celebrated National Women’s Day by empowering 30 GBV survivors with healing, community support, inspiring speakers, and heartfelt care.
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Potential lifesavers put to the test during final assessment at Muizenberg Beach
The City of Cape Town’s recreation and parks department held their last lifesavers assessment for the year at Muizenberg beach on Friday 8 August.
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Protestors delay morning traffic by burning tyres on freeway
Early-morning traffic was disrupted this morning due to protests on the R300, also known as the Cape Flats Freeway.
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Powerful new short film sheds light on a ‘David and Goliath’ battle to protect South Africa’s oceans
The film carries an urgent call to protect South Africa’s rich and irreplaceable marine heritage from the growing threat of offshore oil and gas exploration. It weaves together the stories…
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Waste interceptors added to combat river pollution in Cape Town
Cape Town has installed 20 waste interceptors to reduce river pollution, targeting hotspots like Bayside Canal and Milnerton Lagoon, enhancing ecological protection.
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NSRI expands Emergency Operations Centre in Cape Town
The NSRI has expanded its Emergency Operations Centre where advanced systems now allow for faster, more efficient coastal rescue coordination.
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Property owners take City of Cape Town to Court over controversial tariffs
Sapoa is challenging Cape Town’s new property-linked tariffs in court, claiming they unfairly burden property owners, infringe rights, and lack legal basis.
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Jayden-Lee Meek murder: Crime scene allegedly staged
Tiffany Meek (31), the mother of 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek who was found murdered in Johannesburg in May, appeared in court on Monday following her arrest last week.
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