Local Stories
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‘No respect for the dead’: Maitland Cemetery fire sparks safety calls
A fire that recently broke out at Maitland Cemetery has prompted renewed calls for improved safety and security at the site.
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Table Mountain hosts tribute exhibition honouring Khoisan artist VetKat Kruiper
The exhibition combines landscape, culture and storytelling, encouraging reflection on identity, continuity and a sense of belonging.
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Home Affairs office proposed for Cape Town Civic Centre
A proposal currently before the City of Cape Town could see an appointment-only Home Affairs Office established at the Civic Centre.
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Cape Town learners celebrate storytelling and literacy at Iziko Museum
About 200 learners from four primary schools across the city enjoyed a morning of fun and storytelling in celebration of World Read Aloud Day.
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Former Cape Town gangster’s journey from the streets to university
Once a hardened gangster and now a second-year Unisa student studying Information Science, Mervin Matthys recalls the night everything changed.
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Maitland High School celebrates turnaround in matric pass rate improvement
Maitland High School ranked among the top five schools in the Western Cape showing the greatest improvement in matric pass rates between 2024 and 2025.
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Western Cape honours 2025 matric top achievers after record-breaking results
The Western Cape achieved its highest pass rate of 88,2% up from the record-breaking 86,6% in 2024. The province’s bachelor’s pass rate increased to 49,2%.
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Claremont police commander Colonel Maree Louw reflects on 37-year career in service and community
Colonel Maree Louw reflects on her 37-year policing career, emphasizing integrity, discipline, community support, and impactful leadership.
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Area sealed off after trench collapse at V&A Waterfront infrastructure project
Two construction workers were rescued after a trench collapsed at V&A Waterfront infrastructure project. Both discharged from hospital.
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Knife-wielding criminals target hikers on The Glen trail near Camps Bay
Camps Bay police said no arrests have been made following an armed robbery at The Glen hiking trail near Camps Bay, in which a local couple was injured.
