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Foreign nationals targeted in South Africa’s extortion explosion
Foreign-owned spaza shops become prime targets in South Africa’s exploding extortion economy as gangs prey on immigrant business owners’ fears.
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City enforcement’s road-related infringement blitz yields results
Cape Town’s enforcement departments arrested 407 individuals last week, including a drunk driver, amid rising safety concerns and bylaw infringements.
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Free access to selected SanParks’ protected areas for a week
The 21st SA National Parks Week from September 7-13 offers South Africans free park access, encouraging appreciation for nature and conservation.
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Nearly 9 in 10 people choosing Lenacapavir are first-time users of long-acting HIV prevention
Between 8 June and 24 July, healthcare workers administered 2 339 Lenacapavir injections across 22 public health facilities to the communities in the Metro
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City calls for essential water use only following treatment plant disruptions
Cape Town residents and businesses are urged to limit non-essential water use due to disruptions in water treatment capacity.
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Opinion | Cape Town housing crisis why workers cannot afford homes
Rising housing prices, municipal tariffs and transport costs are pushing Cape Town’s workers farther from the city they serve daily.
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First MyCiti e-bus arrives for its pilot run
Cape Town’s first electric bus has arrived for testing, with 38 more planned for the MyCiti service by 2027.
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Two fatal shootings in Lwandle fuels concern over suspected taxi violence
Police are investigating two shootings in Lwandle, which claimed the lives of two men and wounded one. Both incidents are linked to the taxi industry.
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WCED expands security cover to 453 schools for June holidays
The Western Cape Education Department increases holiday security funding to R11.99 million for 453 high-risk schools amid rising vandalism.
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Franschhoek Pass remains closed indefinitely after May floods cause extensive damage
The historic Franschhoek Pass has sustained significant damage during the May floods, marking the latest setback for the popular scenic route.
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