Local Stories
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Manenberg Police uplift touth with acts of kindness for Mandela Day
Manenberg police celebrated Mandela Day on Thursday 17 July with learners from Phoenix Secondary High and Chrysalis, who are interns at the police station, by showing them kindness. They weren’t…
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Soups, socks and stories: Mandela Day upliftment for Muizenberg community
Soups, Socks & Stories brought warmth, dignity, and connection to Muizenberg community members facing hardship this Mandela Day.
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From Mitchell’s Plain to the Davis Cup: Leo Matthysen rises in world tennis
At just 18-years-old Leo Matthysen is the youngest Davis Cup tennis player in South Africa. In January this year he played his fourth Davis Cup tie for South Africa, against…
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Athlone learners gain digital skills through TechWays and SAPS youth desk partnership
More than 300 Grade 8 and 9 learners at Ned Doman High School in Athlone are benefitting from the collaboration between the Youth Desk of the Athlone Police Station and…
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Long queues and limited staff cause SASSA grant delays in Retreat and Lotus River
Frustrated residents from Retreat and Lotus River said they are fed-up after being turned away despite waiting several hours in the cold for their Sassa grants at the Retreat Civic…
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Beanies for babies: Capetonians knit to warm newborns
Capetonians from far and wide played their part in honouring the legacy of the late Nelson Mandela by knitting beanies for those less fortunate at Longbeach Mall in Noordhoek from…
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Southfield stormwater canal to be fixed
A canal in Southfield that sustained severe damage during the stormy weather is undergoing repairs.
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Ottery animal rescue launches R1 million drive for mobile vet clinic
An Ottery-based animal rescue organisation is appealing for funds to help cover their costs to build another clinic.
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Masiphumelele teen needs help to chase soccer dream in Sweden
A rising soccer star from Masiphumelele has the opportunity to impress scouts in Sweden but needs financial support to fund this dream.
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Fish Hoek author launches inspiring new book: Beholding the City
A Fish Hoek resident is celebrating the launch of his new book. Gerry Adlard, a volunteer at the Fish Hoek Valley Museum since last year, unpacked the research and travels…
