Health & Wellness
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Cape Town marathon cancellation: Sanlam offers free entries for 2026 and 2027
Cape Town Marathon cancellation leaves thousands disappointed as Sanlam offers runners free entry to the 2026 or 2027 race.
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Seawinds shack fire: 150 families displaced in Overcome Heights blaze
About 150 families were left displaced after a fire broke out in Overcome Heights, Seawinds, on Thursday 16 October. The blaze destroyed 45 shacks, leaving many residents without shelter.
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Wildfire near Glencairn Expressway still burning
Firefighters are still battling a blaze that had erupted near the Glencairn Expressway yesterday afternoon (Thursday 16 October).
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Toughest Firefighter Alive 2025: Cape Town’s best blaze through national challenge
Two local firefighters scooped top honours at the Toughest Firefighter Alive competition this year.
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Groote Schuur Hospital Trust staff to run marathon to fund emergency equipment
The goal is to raise R20 million to fund essential medical equipment, including ventilators, patient monitors, and ultrasound machines.
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City launches annual beach lowering programme at Fish Hoek, Muizenberg, and Bikini Beach
Residents can expect to see the City of Cape Town commence with its annual beach lowering programme in Fish Hoek, Muizenberg and Bikini Beach from tomorrow (1 October).
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Cape Town community uses kitchen sieves to remove microplastics from Long Beach
Over 100 residents brought out their kitchen utensils and rolled up their sleeves to clear heaps of litter along Long Beach in Kommetjie on Saturday 13 September.
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Fire ravages Tears animal shelter in Vrygrond — urgent help needed for displaced dogs
An animal shelter in Vrygrond is appealing for assistance after their facility was ravaged by a fire that left several dogs without kennels.
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Scientists unveil AI that predicts future disease risks
Scientists have unveiled an artificial intelligence model capable of predicting the likelihood of developing more than 1,000 diseases years before diagnosis.
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New high school sparks community backlash over loss of Coniston Park play area
A group of frustrated residents are still protesting against the construction of a new high school that’s currently being built on Coniston Park after the area’s play park equipment was…
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