Local Stories
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Maitland police seek taxi driver after brutal stabbing in road rage attack
Maitland police are on the hunt for a taxi driver believed to be involved in a road rage incident where a motorist was stabbed on Thursday 26 June.
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New combi court in Kensington to promote youth sports and safer communities
Community sports and recreation facilities in Kensington and Maitland are set to see a boost as the area has been selected for the construction of a combi court.
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Cape Town storms cause road collapse in Vredehoek and widespread flooding
The Cape of Storms brought widespread flooding and damage across Cape Town, particularly affecting Vredehoek and several informal settlements.
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Cape Town businesses unite for Mandela Day blanket drive to help the homeless
As the cold winter days set in those living on the streets are among the hardest hit. Thanks to a blanket drive launched by three local businesses, some may now…
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Junior police commissioners hit the ground running
The youth of today face different challenges than when we were young. Some of them don’t share their daily ordeals and bottle everything up.
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Learners shine in poetry recitals and chess, earn top honours and WP selections
Generation Schools Imhoff celebrated their end of term by awarding their learners for excellent performances in poetry recitals and chess tournaments.
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Junior mayor’s foundation is set on solid ground
The Michael Daniel Bam Foundation, a youth-led non-profit organisation, has released its quarterly report for April to June this year, detailing a period of operational growth, community outreach and strengthened…
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Animals suffer silently as Cape Town faces harsh winter storms
As Cape Town braces for another wave of intense winter weather, animals in informal settlements are silently suffering often forgotten as residents scramble for safety and warmth. “We’ve been inundated…
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Officers seek divine intervention in the fight against crime
We approached the church leaders to help us change the attitude of the communities by putting God first, through prayers and scripture reading
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Youth Ambassadors Programme empowers 25 Lavender Hill graduates with job skills
Up to 25 young graduates from Lavender Hill gained new skills to aid their career pursuits and received certificates after completing a two-month training programme.
