Local Stories
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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.
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Wonderbag Hosts Mandela Day event in Muizenberg with sustainable cooking and community action
Wonderbag marked Mandela Day with a community event in Muizenberg, blending service, sustainability, and joy through mindful cooking.
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Pre-school teacher Amber Lee Hughes confess to murder of Nada-Jane Challita (4)
In a dramatic turn of events, Amber Lee Hughes on Thursday admitted to killing four-year-old Nada-Jane Challita – more than a year after pleading not guilty to the crime.
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Hawks investigate Kommetjie submarine tragedy that claimed three lives
On the eve of the second anniversary of the Kommetjie submarine tragedy, in which three submariners lost their lives, the Hawks confirmed they were investigating it.
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Nakhlistan marks Muharram with meal distribution across Cape Flats
As part of its annual Muharram outreach, humanitarian organisation Nakhlistan cooked and distributed thousands of meals to communities in need on Sunday, 6 July, commemorating the 10th of Muharram and…
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Londeka Phakathi seeks support to complete inclusive education journey
Londeka Phakathi, a Deaf student in social work, champions accessible support systems and seeks funding to complete her final semester.
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Cape Town youth travel to Sweden for life-changing soccer and cultural exchange tour
A group of aspiring soccer stars from Cape Town had the opportunity to experience Sweden for the first time during an educational cultural sports tour made possible by Life Zone…
