Local Stories
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‘We’re living in sewage’: Hout Bay flood victims demand urgent action
As powerful winter storms lash Cape Town for the third year in a row, residents in low-lying parts of Hout Bay say they are once again bearing the brunt of…
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Youth plant lilies at Princess Vlei
To celebrate Youth Day, a group of young people rolled up their sleeves and planted water lilies at the Princess Vlei Park on Monday June 16.
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Over 1,000 Masiphumelele residents affected by Cape Storm
Four families are appealing for assistance with donations after their homes were flooded during the storm that battered the Cape last week.
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Bluey’s Big Play debuts at Artscape: Family favourite comes to life in Cape Town
Bluey’s Big Play, the Stage Show, is a theatrical adaptation of the Bafta and Emmy Award-winning animated television series and is based on an original story.
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Lotus River principal and teachers honoured at National Teaching Awards
A group of teachers including one principal from Lotus River were honoured for being shining examples in the education field during an awards prizegiving last week.
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Lourier Primary and Zwaanswyk Academy shine at ‘Improve My School’ Innovation Challenge
Two groups of learners from Retreat earned up to R10 000 for their schools, resulting in their schools being named among the top five presenting their ideas to the Prescient Leadership…
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Free health and eye screenings boost safety for scholar transport drivers in Western Cape
Scholar transport drivers in the Western Cape are gaining more than just a check-up they’re getting peace of mind, sharper vision, and renewed confidence to carry the future of South…
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Police officers impart chess knowledge with learners
Seeing their eyes light up when they realised someone believed in them, that’s when I knew I was exactly where I needed to be
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Collapsed canal in Steenberg and Southfield sparks flooding, property damage
Several homes in Southfield, Heathfield and Steenberg located near a canal were flooded after the waterway was severely battered during last week’s storm.
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Youth empowerment takes centre stage at Cape Town career expo
Youth empowerment took centre stage at the annual Youth in Action held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC).
