Local Stories
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Kensington man with autism becomes qualified lifeguard at 22
At 22, Jacques Scheepers from Kensington has defied the odds, becoming a qualified pool lifeguard and inspiring others to follow their dreams.
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Blisters for bread charity walk returns to Green Point to fight child hunger
Blisters for bread charity walk returns on 31 August to raise funds for PSFA, fighting child hunger in the Western Cape.
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Revisiting the past in the age of innovation and uncertainty
Nostalgia, a sentimental longing for the past, originates from the Greek words “nostos” (homecoming) and “algos” (pain). Despite the speed of modern life, it’s interesting to see our society still…
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Historic Sea Point fire station nears completion of R7.8 Million renovation project
One of Cape Town’s oldest fire stations is sporting a brand new coat of paint while the City of Cape Town completes its latest upgrades to the facility.
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Scouts spread hope: Muizenberg youth donate 840 meals to Westlake children and Lakeside seniors
A group of Muizenberg Scouts spent their weekend spreading joy to the little ones at a crèche in Westlake by dropping off food parcels on Saturday 2 August.
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Fish Hoek’s untold heroines: historical talk highlights women of the Valley – 14 August
The public is encouraged to attend an enlightening talk that will touch on the historical legacy and ancestry of the earliest families that explored the Fish Hoek valley on Thursday…
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Sea Point crash: Nigerian rapper to be prosecuted after McLaren wreck
Five months after crashing his McLaren 570S coupe while allegedly speeding down High-Level Road in Sea Point, a Nigerian rapper is finally set to have his day in court.
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Residents demand action at Maitland Police Station
Frustrated residents are demanding the removal of the current management of Maitland Police Station amid claims of poor service delivery at the station.
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Cape Town filmmaker highlights NSRI beach safety camera project
Inspired by both the beauty and danger of the ocean, Kabeer Shaik has turned his lens towards an innovative safety initiative, the NSRI’s beach-safety camera system.
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City hall clock restored to full glory, Chimes ring out once more
The City Hall clock is ticking again after full restoration, reviving its historic chimes and preserving Cape Town’s architectural heritage.
