Community Highlights
Community Highlights
Community Highlights
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Uncontrolled fires force evacuations and road closures across Kouga
Urgent evacuation orders issued due to uncontrolled fires in Kouga. Stay safe and follow emergency instructions promptly.
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Community mobilises as fire damages Summerstrand substation
Residents face disruptions as the Forest Hill fire damages substation, leading to power outages and community firefighting efforts.
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Eastern Cape police issue zero-tolerance warning against heavy drinking this New Year
Eastern Cape police warn against heavy drinking during New Year’s festivities, emphasising the direct link between alcohol abuse and increased criminal activity including road fatalities.
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Somerset West resident (90) retires after 26-year legal career
Somerset West’s remarkable Marié Swart celebrated her 90th birthday and retirement after an extraordinary 26-year career at Miller Bosman Le Roux Attorneys, where she handled nearly R1 billion in commercial…
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When death tried to break them, these 11 women fought back with ‘Echoes of Love’
After devastating loss, 11 widows wrote ‘Echoes of Love’ to show others that healing is possible.
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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.
