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NSRI calls for vigilance after spike in festive season water rescues
As the festive season wraps up, the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) says it responded to several distress incidents nationwide.
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Record-breaking swimmer’s courage nets R65 000 for animal welfare
CAPE TOWN – Howard Warrington’s extraordinary seven-hour battle against False Bay’s choppy waters may not have taken him to his intended destination, but it delivered something far more valuable –…
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Former principal wins five-year court battle
Wesley Neumann vindicated by Labour Court and reinstated as Heathfield High principal after five-year battle over Covid school closure.
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Cape Town taxi driver arrested for slashing traffic patrol vehicle tyres in CBD
A taxi driver has started the new year behind bars following his arrest in connection with the slashing of a traffic patrol vehicle’s tyres in the CBD.
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Fatal wingsuit BASE jump at Platteklip Gorge prompts police investigation
Cape Town police are gathering information to identify a BASE jumper who died following a wingsuit BASE jumping incident in Platteklip Gorge.
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Fireworks still cause hidden trauma for animals despite fewer emergency calls
CAPE TOWN – The Cape of Good Hope SPCA is cautioning the public that fewer emergency calls during this year’s New Year celebrations don’t mean animals were spared from fireworks-related…
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Bellville library forced to close after cable thieves strike
Bellville Library closes until 11 January 2026 after cable thieves steal electrical infrastructure. City works to restore power while residents use alternative libraries in surrounding areas.
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Six-year-old boy found dead in washing machine in Cafda
A six-year-old boy was found dead in a washing machine at his family home in Cafda on Friday morning. The child’s father had reported him missing to Steenberg police, who…
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City of Cape Town reports 805 streetlight vandalism incidents in three months
“Cape Town recorded 805 streetlight vandalism cases in Q3 2025, costing R16 million. Vanguard Estate and Mitchells Plain worst affected areas.”
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David Kramer legacy wines launched to support struggling theatre artists
David Kramer launched a Legacy Edition wine collection with Fortes Family Wines at Cape Town’s Baxter Theatre. The Sauvignon Blanc and Shiraz wines feature his iconic red veldskoene on the…
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