Local Stories
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Good Hope Centre sale under scrutiny as City begins bid vetting process
The future of the Good Hope Centre is under the spotlight as the City of Cape Town begins vetting qualifying bids against legal and other requirements.
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Church claims purchase of Good Hope Centre after R135m City auction
In spite of recent protests from land activists, the auction of the landmark Good Hope Centre moved ahead on Thursday 26 February.
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Daydream and doodle a colourful real world
A decade ago, which seemingly feels like a lifetime ago, I can recall an indescribable sense of wonder and curiosity I had as a child. The simple sensation of allowing…
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Court backs baboon-management plan despite animal-rights opposition
Court dismisses challenge to Cape Peninsula baboon plan, allowing controversial sanctuary involving confinement and sterilisation to proceed.
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Education lobby group criticizes WCED’s handling of Neumann case
Education group SAC-E accuses WCED of attacking Wesley Neumann’s character and spreading misinformation in ongoing legal battle.
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Activists move to halt auction of 50 City of Cape Town properties
Land activists and political party representatives, gathered outside the Good Hope Centre this morning to protest.
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Maintenance on three major Ottery thoroughfares
City begins major road maintenance in Ottery covering three thoroughfares, with completion scheduled for April and traffic disruptions expected.
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Crime stats show murder rate down while SANDF deployed gains support
Cachalia said murder began declining in the first quarter of 2023/24 after more than a decade of increases, with Quarter 3 showing an 8.7% drop.
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ARO Head of Fundraising Launches Birthday Sterilisation Drive for Spay Day
ARO celebrates 40 years with birthday fundraiser aiming to raise R21,450 for 39 animal sterilisations on Spay Day February 24.
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Muizenberg beach hut workers face retrenchment amid renovation plans
Beach Hut Trust retrenches three staff as Muizenberg refurbishment begins. Workers say they weren’t properly informed about job losses.
