Local Stories
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Cape Town launches sweeping global campaign to boost visitor economy
A sweeping marketing campaign is taking the city’s story across six continents and 55 cities, raising the Mother City’s profile on the world stage.
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Newlands heritage walk: Community planning phase completed
Ward 63 councillor Mikhail Manuel completes community planning for Claremont/Newlands Heritage Walk, marking progress in preserving local historical sites.
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GALLERY | Cape Town’s festive lights switch-on draws thousands
This long-standing tradition is one of the city’s most cherished events and signals the official start of the festive season.
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Aviator Jean-Jacques Wallis mourned after Cape Town incident
SAHPA said Wallis was flying a Flare Moustache parakite highly responsive hybrid wing designed for strong-wind coastal soaring and speed-focused flying.
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Tokai forest safety concerns resurface after national #WomenShutdown
The #WomenShutdown reignited concerns about women’s safety in Tokai Forest, with Parkscape urging stronger community action and visibility in urban-edge green spaces.
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Tragedy at Lion’s Head: Advanced parakite flight ends in fatal crash
The South African Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association (SAHPA) said the pilot was flying a Flare Moustache parakite.
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Parkscape urges safer Tokai Forest spaces after #WomensShutdown protest
Today, Parkscape works with neighbourhood watches, the police, Law Enforcement and private security partners to improve safety through regular patrols.
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Driver still at large after ploughing into GBVF protesters in Observatory
One man is pushed onto the front of the car while the driver keeps going. He slides off the moving vehicle and falls to the ground.
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Expert warns: Stay safe when shopping online this Black Friday
With online shopping becoming the preferred way to buy tech specialist Grant Hinds on what consumers should look out for before buying online.
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Good Hope Centre redevelopment set to unlock jobs, and Inner-City growth
Once Council gives the final approval, the City will officially put the property on the market through an open and competitive public auction.
