Local Stories
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Girls with wiings: Restoring dignity through access to sanitary pads and menstrual health support
In a society where menstrual health remains a taboo topic and hygiene products are a luxury for many, a Cape Town-based nonprofit is rewriting the narrative one pad at a…
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Karate legacy lives on: False Bay dojo plans memorial tournament to honour founder
A False Bay Karate Academy is hard at work raising funds to cover the costs of hosting their own tournament to honour the memory of their late founder.
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‘Stop the violence’: Lavender Hill youth march calls for action during Child Protection Week
A non-profit organisation (NPO) based in Lavender Hill hosted a march to honour Youth Month and raise awareness about the safety and well-being of local youth.
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Province rethinks HIV/ TB strategy after funding blow
After a funding lifeline was abruptly withdrawn earlier this year, the Western Cape is rethinking its response to two of its most pressing public health challenges, HIV and tuberculosis (TB).…
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Learners take over Heideveld streets as Superheroes
The learners experienced the freedom of their streets with their (teachers) protecting their every step. For most, this was the first free walk..
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Public participation process to develop Athlone Stadium
One of the biggest reasons people don’t attend events at Athlone Stadium is because the area around the stadium lacks supporting activity..
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Crime spike in Kensington, cellphones targeted during commutes
Kensington police are urging residents to be cautious and to prevent themselves from becoming victims of crime.
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‘Your dreams are valid’ : Makhaza’s rise from UCT rugby to Springbok hopeful
“I wasn’t in a professional set-up, but someone believed in me , and that belief means the world,” he said. “It shows there are different paths to success.” Makhaza recently…
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Foster home needs public support
A prominent Cape Town foster care centre is calling on the public to assist them in raising funds to ensure that they provide the best care for the young boys…
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Kensington police holding cells set for long-awaited refurbishment
Refurbishments of the Kensington police holding cells, which have not been functional for more than three years, are set to start this month (July).
