Local Stories
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Carnival lights up Cape Town on Human Rights Day with colour, culture and unity
The spirit of unity took over as the 16th Cape Town Carnival turned Human Rights Day into a vibrant showcase of local talent and cultural pride.
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Trafalgar Flower sellers raise alarm over City of Cape Town trading plan
A proposed trading plan by the City of Cape Town has sparked concern among the popular Trafalgar Flower Sellers on Adderley Street.
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Nakhlistan prepares 185 Akni pots to feed thousands for Eid ul Fitr
Nakhlistan Eid food drive cooks 185 Akni pots to feed thousands across Cape Town during Ramadan and Eid ul Fitr.
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Blood shortage crisis in Western Cape ahead of busy Easter period
Blood stocks in the Western Cape are running dangerously low ahead of the Easter weekend, a critical period marked by increased emergencies.
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Kensington authorities monitor Windermere High after violent learner clash
Kensington police are monitoring Windermere High School following a stabbing incident which broke out between a group of learners.
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Kensington High mourns first female principal and champion for learners
A no-nonsense disciplinarian with a heart for children. This is how Hazel Manuels, former principal at Kensington High School will be remembered.
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Kensington police boost capacity with reopening of 10 refurbished cells
Suspects in Kensington will no longer need to be transported out of the area, as newly refurbished holding cells at the local police station are now operational.
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Trail runner helps save tourist on Platteklip Gorge
A trail runner helped save a 66-year-old Belgian tourist who collapsed on Platteklip Gorge, highlighting quick thinking and preparedness.
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Cape Town heart patient returns to Groote Schuur Hospital with gifts for staff
He returned to the hospital on Thursday 5 March to hand over 35 appreciation packages to doctors, nurses and staff who helped him through his recovery.
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R1.1m combi court under construction in Factreton to boost youth sport
Construction is underway on a R1,1 million combination (combi) court that will give children in Ward 56 a brand-new space to play.
