Local Stories
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International slavery exhibition opens at Iziko Gallery in Cape Town
Iziko Museums has opened In Slavery’s Wake, an international exhibition exploring slavery, colonialism and Black freedom.
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Local crowdfunding initiative turns sporting energy towards education
As runners, walkers and everyday South Africans set personal goals, a new local platform is asking them to go the distance for learners and schools too.
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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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Bo-Kaap doctor Insaaf Levy earns Springbok Women call-up for Africa Cup
Bo-Kaap resident and medical doctor Insaaf Levy has earned a Springbok Women call-up for the Rugby Africa Women’s Cup in Kenya.
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Bo-Kaap icon’s century-long legacy honoured in new biography
A new biography honours Bo-Kaap philanthropist Abdeyah da Costa, tracing her inspiring 100-year journey of faith, resilience and success.
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Cape Town Junior Council elects new generation of youth leaders
Cape Town’s newly elected Junior City Council leaders have outlined plans to tackle youth issues and strengthen community engagement.
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New ECD forum in Subcouncil 20 aims to support, not penalise, early learning centres
A new ECD forum in Subcouncil 20 aims to support early learning centres and close information gaps, not penalise operators.
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Artscape marks 55 years with memory wall and call to support the arts
The celebration also featured the unveiling of Becoming Artscape – A Place Reborn, a memory wall honouring the people who shaped its legacy.
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Tokai Lions welcome three new members as eye-care project transforms children’s lives
Lions Club Tokai welcomes three new members as its Vision Works eye-care project provides spectacles to 86 children.
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Kensington robber jailed after using pitbull to intimidate victim
The incident occurred in July last year, while the complainant was seated in a park between 11th and 12th Avenue in Kensington.
