Local Stories
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Opinion | Empower your future: The role of mindset in success
In a world shaped by systems one’s mindset is the one thing that can set one free, and set one apart. It’s not your background, your bank account, or even…
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Plumstead ballet teacher earns global nod
Plumstead’s Ingrid Carlson, founder of the Ingrid Carlson School of Ballet (ICSB), has put Cape Town on the international map after being shortlisted for a major global award in dance…
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Ward 73 supports matric learners
Ward 73 supports South African matriculants with care packs, boosting motivation amid exam stress and promoting community engagement in education.
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Child ‘abuser’ denied bail
A 47-year-old man accused of sexually abusing his nine-year-old niece by marriage has been denied bail following his appearance in the Wynberg Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 4 June. The man…
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Swims raise thousands of rands
A group of swimmers completed five ocean swims to raise over R30,000 for a local community garden, promoting food security.
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World Clubfoot day: celebrating 20 years of STEPS smpact
The Red Cross Children’s Hospital celebrated World Clubfoot Day and 20 years of STEPS Clubfoot Care, highlighting successful treatment stories and ongoing challenges.
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Walls of Bertha House pulse with power
On June 7, Bertha House hosted Women Talk with Liqhame, fostering healing and empowerment through discussions on mindset and financial literacy.
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Search for new Western Cape Children’s Commissioner nears completion
The recruitment process in the search for a successor to the Western Cape’s first Children’s Commissioner is well underway.
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U-turn 2024-25 annual report: Transforming lives amid funding cuts
U-turn’s 2024-’25 report highlights services to 2,600 homeless, increased income despite funding drops, and successful work-readiness program outcomes.
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Christel House learners bring ‘Africanacity’ to Global Hairdressing Showcase
Four young women from Christel House, a non-profit school in Ottery, are taking part in the Intercoiffure Mondial Hamburg 25 World Congress in Germany.
