Local Stories
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Oranjezicht City Farm Market opens new location at V&A Waterfront
The market is now located behind the Breakwater Parkade, near the Cape Wheel, and features custom-built, permanent structures.
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Factreton teen killed in gang crossfire as community demands justice
A man was injured and 14-year-old girl killed when caught in the crossfire during a gang-related shooting in Factreton on Saturday 6 December.
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NSRI urges caution as full moon spring tide raises risks
This alignment of the sun, moon, and Earth strengthens the gravitational pull on the oceans, producing more extreme tidal conditions that will continue to affect coastal areas.
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Inquest opened after man’s body recovered at Duncan Docks in Table Bay
Police spokesperson Sgt Wesley Twigg confirmed the man’s 5-year-old son was rescued from the water and taken to hospital in a stable condition.
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Woodstock CPF seeks donations for annual seniors’ brunch in Salt River
To bring festive cheer to seniors in the Woodstock area its local community policing forum will host its annual seniors’ brunch on Tuesday 16 December.
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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.
