Local Stories
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Groote Schuur Hospital Trust staff to run marathon to fund emergency equipment
The goal is to raise R20 million to fund essential medical equipment, including ventilators, patient monitors, and ultrasound machines.
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Cape Town’s Service Dining Rooms celebrates 90 Years of feeding the hungry
Nearly 6 million meals later the Service Dining Rooms on Canterbury Street has remained a beacon of hope in Cape Town’s city centre.
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Matric dance highlights: Class of 2025 celebrates milestone moments
For many, the matric dance is more than just a formal event it’s a rite of passage, marking the transition from high school to adulthood.
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Wynberg opens hope centre for Cape Town’s homeless
After two years of planning and collaboration, the U-Turn Homeless Service Centre officially opened at the Wynberg Methodist Church.
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Western Cape awards shine light on cultural and artistic talent
The evening was a celebration of creativity and contribution, recognising artists, linguists, librarians, and heritage custodians for their lasting impact.
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Cape Town animal welfare groups welcome owl killer’s conviction
The owl later succumbed to its injuries, with a post-mortem confirming multiple fractures throughout its body.
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Ladysmith Black Mambazo returns to Cape Town for 65th anniversary tour
The multi-award-winning group will set the Artscape Theatre stage ablaze with their music from Friday 10 until Sunday 12 October.
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New Western Cape Children’s Commissioner vows to champion child rights
The Western Cape Commissioner for Children is an independent governance institution mandated to protect and promote the rights, needs and interests of children.
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Cape Town casting agency opens doors to creative careers
In addition to job placement, the agency offers guidance on professional behaviour, set etiquette and film industry navigation.
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Kensington police holding cells repaired after years of inactivity
Three holding cells at the Kensington Police Station are now operational, which allows for perpetrators to be arrested and detained on-site.
