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Festive season reveals city’s hidden struggles
Cape Town’s emergency services recorded a concerning surge in domestic violence and assault cases during the festive season, with 339 arrests in one week and 1,853 incidents over a single…
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Fish Hoek lifeguards rescue child and adult from rip current
Fish Hoek lifeguards rescued a 10-year-old child and adult family friend caught in a dangerous rip current on Sunday afternoon.
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Eleven pedestrians among 30 killed on Western Cape roads so far this holiday
Western Cape records 30 road deaths including 11 pedestrians during first week of peak festive travel between 15-21 December.
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Preschool nutrition crisis: 12 000 children at risk before grade 1
Thousands of South African preschoolers risk starting Grade 1 undernourished, affecting learning, health and development, Ladles of Love warns.
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Rondebosch residents report ongoing water pressure problems
Residents in parts of Rondebosch say low to zero water pressure has disrupted daily life for months. This is particularly challenging in multi-storey buildings. Residents in parts of Rondebosch say…
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Six-year-old boy found dead in washing machine in Cafda
A six-year-old boy was found dead in a washing machine at his family home in Cafda on Friday morning. The child’s father had reported him missing to Steenberg police, who…
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Cape Town wins double international recognition as top travel destination
Cape Town won Best City – Editor’s Choice from Travel and Leisure India’s Best Awards 2025 and ranked 5th Best Place to Visit in Africa by US News & World…
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WATCH | City destroys nearly 3 000 litres of confiscated alcohol
Thousands of litres of booze, worth an inestimable amount, were poured down the drain today during the City’s annual publicised disposal of unclaimed confiscated alcohol.
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Christo Brand Mandela friendship: Lessons of reconciliation and humanity
Christo Brand shared his friendship with Nelson Mandela at St Thomas’, highlighting empathy, respect, and the enduring lessons of reconciliation.
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Mother’s traumatic smash-and-grab fuels N2 wall debate
A mother’s traumatic experience during a smash-and-grab attack on the N2 highway has reinforced calls for the City of Cape Town’s proposed R180m security wall.
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