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Chief heat officer will help to beat the heat
Cape Town appoints its first Chief Heat Officer, Albert Ferreira, to strengthen heat response and protect communities from extreme temperatures
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Cape Town takes bold step towards running its own rail system
Cape Town could become South Africa’s first city to run its own passenger rail service, following the tabling of an ambitious business plan that outlines how the metro can revive…
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Sanccob tightens biosecurity as bird flu threatens seabirds
Sanccob has heightened biosecurity measures after an African Penguin tested positive for HPAI, amid rising cases among seabirds in the Western Cape. The public is urged not to handle affected…
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Fire sweeps through Maitland refugee camp leaving over 200 displaced
A fire at a Maitland refugee camp in Cape Town left 248 individuals displaced on Thursday afternoon.
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Fireworks fears fade: Cape Town’s pets enjoy calmer Guy Fawkes night
Cape Town SPCA had calmer Guy Fawkes night with only 7 fireworks incidents from 51 calls, thanks to law enforcement collaboration efforts.
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Pollsmoor prison gang attack: Correctional Services strengthens security
Three inmates died and two officers were injured in a gang-related attack at Pollsmoor, prompting stricter security measures.
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Kensington shootings leave one dead, three injured amid gang tensions
Four people have been shot in separate shooting incidents in Kensington leaving one killed and three others wounded.
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Kommetjie teen pens letter advocating for baboon safety
A 13-year-old Kommetjie animal activist is hoping his letter advocating for the safety and well-being of five baboon tribes will be heard by the stakeholders who are tasked with rehoming…
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Western Cape champions disability rights awareness month
Western Cape boosts disability funding to R224M, supporting 221 organizations. Mossel Bay aims to become SA’s first disability-friendly town.
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Update| All four Wynberg court escapees back in custody
Police have re-arrested all four Wynberg court escapees, including final suspect Ismail George, who was captured in Mitchell’s Plain.
