Local Stories
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Harmony Primary School launches satellite classroom to support holistic education
The learners at Harmony Primary School can look forward to practising yoga and going on educational excursions after the launch of their satellite classroom.
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Kommetjie artist unveils otter sculpture to inspire wetland conservation
An artist from Kommetjie hopes his sculpture of a Cape clawless otter reminds the public about the beauty of nature and our responsibility to protect our environment.
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Non-profit empowers Masiphumelele youth with sewing skills
A non-profit based in Masiphumelele hopes to upskill the community and build future leaders and facilitators.
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Reflecting on family lineage
Renowned astronomer Sarah Buchner, best known for her groundbreaking work on pulsars at Cape Town’s MeerKAT radio telescope, recently turned her lens from deep space to deep roots in a…
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Nomfundo Xaluva From Classical Prodigy to Jazz Powerhouse
Jazz vocalist, composer, and UCT lecturer Nomfundo Xaluva-Dyantyis shares her inspiring journey from classical piano prodigy to acclaimed jazz artist and educator. In this personal reflection, she speaks about falling…
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Global call to action for equitable access to lifesaving inhalers
On World Asthma Day health experts and global organisations are calling for urgent action to make asthma treatment accessible to all. With over 250 million people living with asthma globally,…
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Nelson Mandela mural unveiled at Souper Troopers’ Humanity Hub in Woodstock
The late statesman Nelson Mandela stood for dignity and humanity, and that is exactly the ethos of the Souper Troopers, a Woodstock-based organisation.
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Manenberg police reopen cold case of missing girl after grandmother’s dream
Jacqueline Jansen, grandmother of the then six-year-old Asheeqah Noordien who went missing in Manenberg in 2005, had a dream that sparked renewed hope to restart a search for her granddaughter.
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Woodstock Library career expo empowers unemployed youth with job opportunities
The annual Career Expo hosted by the Woodstock Library returns next week and unemployed youth are encouraged to attend.
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Youth deepens their faith
Members of the Christ-Centred Youth group embarked on a reflective hike in Newlands Forest to strengthen relationships and spiritual growth. Led by Bongani Tyali, the event combined fitness, prayer, and…
