Community Highlights
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R180 million N2 security wall planned by Cape Town to protect motorists
Cape Town confirms R180 million investment in N2 security wall after fatal attack on teacher. VF Plus welcomes plan but says action overdue.
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SPU vice-chancellor steps down after transformative five-year tenure
Professor Andrew Crouch concludes his impactful tenure at Sol Plaatje University, leaving a legacy of growth, innovation, and community commitment.
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Grassy Park residents voice concerns about proposed Klip Road cemetery expansion
Residents this week attended a meeting on the Klip Road Cemetery expansion. The City of Cape Town plans a 5ha extension amid burial space shortage.
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Massive Cape Gannet sculpture ‘Koos Malgas’ takes flight for preservation
5-meter Cape Gannet sculpture “Koos Malgas” by Chip Snaddon symbolizes West Coast conservation at Kommetjie, celebrating court wins against mining.
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Prayers offered on N6 for safer roads during the festive season
The police in Smithfield joined forces with local faith-based organisations in a powerful and heartfelt prayer session along the busy N6.
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Muizenberg angler Chase Nicholson returns home after winning fifth consecutive US tournament
Marina da Gama angler Chase Nicholson returns home after 10 years in Colorado, winning five consecutive bass tournaments and earning $10,000.
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Kimberley’s historic Hull Street Theatre stages iconic play by Zakes Mda
“And the girls in their Sunday dresses” highlights sisterhood, social inequality, and personal renewal through women’s stories in a revitalised historic theatre in Kimberley.
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48 racing pigeons stolen in targeted Eastern Province loft break-in
Eastern Province pigeon racer Niezaam Jappie’s entire 2025 racing team was stolen in a highly targeted theft at his Sidwell loft.
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Somerset West local rakes in national title for women in DIY
Somerset West resident Elle Franco has been named one of three national winners of the prestigious 2025 Brights Women in DIY Excellence Awards for her decade-long commitment to democratising home…
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Man accused of sexual harassment arrested for murder after shooting father
A 33-year-old was arrested following a joint intelligence operation after allegedly killing a father who confronted him over sexual harassment allegations.
