Local News
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Manhunt under way after seven men gunned down in Philippi East
A large-scale manhunt is currently under way following the fatal shooting of seven men on Friday, 17 October in Philippi East. The victims are aged between 20 and 30 years,…
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K9 ‘Virus’ helps police seize R136K in drugs in Cape Town
The four-legged crime fighter has helped detect illicit substances and drug paraphernalia valued at R136 739 in Ward 57 alone.
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UWC men defeat UJ 19-14 in thrilling final to win USSA 7s championship
UWC men’s team defeats UJ 19-14 to claim USSA 7s championship, while women’s side secures Bowl Cup honours.
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Skip the queue: Drive-through licence renewals launch in Cape Town
South Africa’s first drive-through vehicle licensing facility opens in Cape Town, allowing motorists to renew their licence discs in under five minutes without leaving their cars.
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Cape Town records over 2,7 million traffic offences in a single year
The City of Cape Town’s latest traffic statistics reveal a worrying rise in reckless driver behaviour, with motorists increasingly disregarding the rules of the road.
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City of Cape Town: Planned water supply maintenance from tomorrow in parts of city
The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be carrying out planned maintenance work on water infrastructure from tomorrow (Monday 1 September) to Thursday 4 September in parts…
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Second house fire in two weeks leaves woman seriously injured in Protea Village
A woman was seriously injured in a house fire in Protea Village, Brackenfell on Friday afternoon (21 August). This marks the second house fire in the area within two weeks.…
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Disability groups fight back against Dial-a-Ride service cuts
With significant Dial-a-Ride (DaR) service changes looming, disability organisations say the City is failing its most vulnerable residents by not offering inclusive transport solutions.
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Western Cape recognises Hanover Park educator for excellence in teaching
Fiona Blanchard, a teacher at Crystal Secondary School in Hanover Park, scooped the Excellence in Secondary School Teaching (Grades 8–12) certificate during the Western Cape Education Department’s Provincial Teaching Awards.
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Police commissioner probes poor service at Maitland station
The Western Cape police commissioner says his office is investigating allegations of poor service delivery at Maitland Police Station.
