Local Stories
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Sea Point’s iconic fire station undergoes final repairs before 100th anniversary
Much-needed repair work to the Sea Point Fire Station resumed this month following numerous delays in construction due to the nature of the building.
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Afrikaans at 100: From kitchen talk to cultural powerhouse
This month marks 100 years since the Afrikaans language officially stood on its own feet, no longer just a “kitchen language”, but a voice that’s shaped many.
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Repaired licence card printer to produce 120 000 cards weekly, easing backlog
Thousands of motorists who needs new driving licence cards will be relieved to know that the country’s card printing machine is operational again.
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Metrorail faces growing fare evasion crisis at Steenberg and Nyanga stations
The Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry said it was concerned about non-paying commuters at stations such as Steenberg, Stock Road and Nyanga.
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Surf group raises over R170k at 100 Wave Challenge in Strandfontein
A surf-support group surpassed their fundraising target and collected more than R100 000 at their 100 Wave Challenge at Strandfontein on Saturday morning 3 May.
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Cannon learners happy campers
From hiking under the stars to building fires the children got a full taste of outdoor life. They also enjoyed canoeing, swimming, obstacle courses and team-building games. Many said the…
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Muizenberg scout raises funds and donates toys for children in palliative care
A young girl from Muizenberg is collecting toys, books and toiletries for children with life-threatening illnesses and hopes the community can join her cause.
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Funding crisis hits HIV and TB health services
More than two months after the abrupt withdrawal of Usaid funding left nearly 700 healthcare workers at risk and essential HIV/TB services in crisis, vulnerable children are now facing the…
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Opinion| We’ve come a long way, but are we truly free?
What is freedom if truth can’t move freely? What is democracy if storytellers live in fear,or worse, disappear without a trace? As a journalist, I understand both the power and…
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Kensington dance crew needs help to realise global dream
They are a passionate dance crew and now their rhythmic prowess has earned them a chance to showcase their talent on an international stage.
