Local Stories
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Powerful new short film sheds light on a ‘David and Goliath’ battle to protect South Africa’s oceans
The film carries an urgent call to protect South Africa’s rich and irreplaceable marine heritage from the growing threat of offshore oil and gas exploration. It weaves together the stories…
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New Western Cape children’s commissioner expected soon
The Western Cape is one step closer to welcoming a new Commissioner for Children with the vetting process for candidates now been completed.
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Emerging rugby star makes it into the Western Province team
I was the first girl to play in a boys team as well. When the boys realised I was a girl they were tough and tackled me hard
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Ocean View librarian celebrates 37 Years of service to community
A librarian from Simon’s Town is celebrating 37 years of service at Ocean View Public Library. Fatima Kiel (59) first started assisting at the library in 1988.
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Athlone initiative touches and changes many young lives
Sometimes we use our vehicles and also try to provide food and snacks for the kids, however, that isn’t always easy to do
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Pelican Park learners warm hearts with soup and bread loaves
A group of learners and staff braved the cold and spent 67 minutes distributing more than 40 cups of soup for the less fortunate on Friday 18 July.
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Scouts bring joy to nursing home residents and feed hundreds with hope jars
Sixteen Cubs from 1st Muizenberg Sea Scout group got together to make chocolate truffles and deliver them to Nerina Gardens nursing home for Mandela Day on Friday 18 July.
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The Quiet Gift: celebrating legacy through art, community, and sustainable dining
The quiet gift explores legacy through art, food, and community, honouring creative care, connection, and access beyond mere commodification.
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Activists march in Simon’s Town to stop removal of Cape Peninsula baboons
Activists marched in Simon’s Town to save Cape Peninsula baboons from forced removal. “This campaign demands accountability, not just for baboons, but for how we treat the wild spaces and…
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Cape of Good Hope SPCA seizes neglected dog after legal intervention and ongoing non-compliance by owner
Cape of Good Hope SPCA removed a neglected dog after obtaining a court warrant due to repeated non-compliance by the owner.
