Local Stories
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Chad le Clos launches fire relief fund after losing home
Olympic champion Chad le Clos has launched a relief fund after losing his Sea Point home in the Dorchester fire that claimed a neighbour’s life.
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Three Anchor Bay boat sheds lease process takes first step
The City has invited the Three Anchor Bay Paddler’s Club to apply to lease the historic boat sheds, marking progress after months of uncertainty
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Schotsche Kloof Civic Centre reopens after R5.2m upgrade
The Schotsche Kloof Civic Centre has reopened after a R5.2 million refurbishment, restoring the historic venue for community events.
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Blisters for Bread walk nears as Cape Town gears up
With just 11 days to go, Cape Town’s Blisters for Bread Charity Family Fun Walk returns to raise funds for the Peninsula School Feeding Association.
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Sea Point apartment fire claims elderly man’s life
An elderly resident died after a fire ripped through a Sea Point apartment block, with firefighters tackling flare-ups overnight and police investigating.
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Historian to launch Salt River Heritage Tours to share the area’s untold stories
New Salt River Heritage Tours aim to preserve and share the overlooked history of one of Cape Town’s oldest suburbs, says historian.
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Life sentence for Kensington man who shot two police officers
A Kensington man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for shooting two police officers in 2024, leaving one constable with life-changing injuries.
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New Provincial Police Commissioner’s appointment welcomed
Western Cape leaders welcome Lt-Gen Sizakhele Dyantyi as Police Commissioner, emphasizing the need for better resources to combat crime.
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Bo-Kaap teen still chasing handball World Cup dream
Bo-Kaap handball player Mogamat Yusuf Samuel missed the Partille World Cup in Sweden after funding fell short, but he’s determined to try again.
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New ward boundaries approved for local government elections
Some Western Cape voters will cast their ballots in new wards after the Municipal Demarcation Board approved boundary changes for November’s elections.
