Local Stories
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Beloved Perivale Primary teacher retires after 30 years of service to Lotus River community
A veteran school teacher who has served the Lotus River community for over 30 years has decided to call it quits and is looking forward to her retirement.
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City reviews future of dilapidated Gilray Scout Camp in Grassy Park amid burial space shortage
The City is currently reviewing its options regarding the revamping of a long-standing Scout campsite in Grassy Park that is no longer used and has become unsightly.
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Cyclist Killed in Claremont taxi collision on Main Road
A cyclist was fatally struck by a taxi in Claremont. Police urge witnesses to come forward as investigations continue.
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Cape Town police investigate death of UCT Student found at off-campus residence
Cape Town police are investigating an inquest following the death of a 23-year-old University of Cape Town (UCT) student on Saturday 26 July.
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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.
