Local Stories
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David Kramer and Taliep Petersen honoured with Freedom of the City of Cape Town
The duo was honoured with the Freedom of the City of Cape Town, the highest accolade the City can bestow, during a special council sitting.
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Cape Flats violence claims over 30 lives in deadly shootings
It has been a bloody few days on the Cape Flats with more than 30 people shot and killed. Over the weekend 26 people were murdered in various parts of…
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Camps Bay elderly murder: Investigation continues as police seek leads
Police still investigating brutal Camps Bay murder of 84-year-old man found tied up by daughter. CCTV footage being reviewed month later.
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Maitland shooting sparks calls to end gang violence
The Maitland Residents’ and Ratepayers’ Association (MRRA) has called for an end to the senseless killings and “lack of care shown towards people”.
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Traffic cameras help Cape Town police arrest suspected arsonist
Cape Town CCTV cameras help police arrest suspected arsonist spotted setting vegetation fires on M5 highway just after midnight Saturday.
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Another victim dies, raising Philippi East mass shooting toll to eight
Cape Town police have confirmed that another victim has died in hospital, pushing the death toll from the Marikana mass shooting in Philippi East to eight.
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Seven killed in suspected extortion-related mass shooting in Philippi
Seven people were gunned down in a mass shooting in the early hours of this morning (17 January) in Marikana, Philippi.
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Cape Town Carnival returns to Green Point for 16th edition
The Green Point Fan Walk will once again come alive with an explosion of colour and entertainment as the 16th edition of the Cape Town Carnival returns on Saturday 21…
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Zwaanswyk High School achieves 99.3% matric pass rate with top achiever earning five distinctions
Zwaanswyk High achieves 99.3% matric pass rate. Top achiever Miguel Meyer from Steenberg earns five distinctions despite personal challenges.
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False Bay Karate Academy kick-starts 2026 with international recognition
False Bay Karate Academy reopens Jan 20 in Grassy Park after breakthrough year. Cape Flats martial arts gains international recognition.
