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Local News
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Cape Town to turn civic centre parking lot into affordable homes
The City of Cape Town has greenlit plans to develop a parking facility at the civic centre into affordable housing and mixed-use development.
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Councillor calls for urgent intervention as power outages continue in Ward 51
Ward 51 residents face prolonged power outages, with repairs underway but slow due to severe damage and limited resources.
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Construction of R650 million GrandWest Mall to begin in Cape Town
Construction of the GrandWest Mall has begun after land transfer, set to open in June 2027, enhancing Cape Town’s retail landscape.
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Police operation leads to Makhaza hijacked vehicle arrest
Four suspects were arrested for possessing a hijacked vehicle and stolen property, highlighting ongoing crime issues in Khayelitsha.
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Cape Town mental-health advocate crowned Mr Gay World SA
Bellville’s Jacques Gous is crowned Mr Gay World in Pretoria, carrying a powerful message of mental health awareness and addiction recovery.
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Kidnapping suspects shot dead after high-speed chase through Mariannhill
Three suspects wanted for kidnapping, fraud and firearms charges killed in Durban shootout with police after high-speed chase.
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SASSA sets 90-minute queue target for grant beneficiaries
Sassa is rolling out smart queue systems and biometric kiosks at offices nationwide, targeting a maximum 90-minute wait for grant beneficiaries.
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NMBM moves to contain African Swine Fever outbreak in Sherwood
The NMBM has confirmed an African Swine Fever outbreak in Sherwood, assuring residents the disease poses no risk to humans.
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CPF calls for permanent leadership at Khayelitsha Police Station
Khayelitsha CPF demands a permanent police commander, citing management instability, community frustration, and rising crime as major issues.
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Nala municipality implements financial recovery plan to address budget deficit
Nala Local Municipality is implementing financial recovery measures to address significant budget deficits threatening service delivery. Key challenges include high service costs, aging infrastructure, and weak debt collection. Proposed measures…
