Local Stories
Local Stories
Local Stories
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WC nurses honoured for compassion and care on International Nurses’ Day
Today marks International Nurses’ Day, celebrated on the anniversary of modern nursing founder Florence Nightingale’s birthday.
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Parow-based cookie company’s products served on British Airways
Khayelitsha Cookie Company will export baked goods to the UK and serve products on British Airways, employing local women.
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Three men found dead in Green Park informal settlement
Residents of Green Park informal settlement in Mfuleni are reeling after the bodies of three men were discovered in the area on Monday 11 May.
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Informal settlements bear brunt of Cape Town storm damage
Storms in metro areas severely impacted informal settlements, causing extensive damage and flooding, with thousands displaced and urgent housing needs.
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McKenzie vier Afrikaans se 101ste verjaardag in Bloemfontein
Ons moet nooit skaam wees dat Afrikaans ons eerste taal is nie. So het minister Gayton McKenzie Saterdag op die Afrikaanse Fees in Bloemfontein gesê.
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Crossroads fire leaves more than 25 people homeless
A fire in Crossroads destroyed eight shacks, leaving over 25 people homeless; victims urgently seek assistance to rebuild their lives.
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Ilze Swart transforms book project at Andries Olivier into success story
Ilze Swart, a retired librarian, and her dedicated team of volunteers have placed the simple book project at the quadriplegic centre on the map.
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Second cold front wreaks havoc across Cape Town
Severe winds and heavy rain caused widespread flooding, structural damage, and power outages in Cape Town, with multiple roads impacted.
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Popular Cape Town run cancelled due to severe weather
The 2026 Absa Run Your City Cape Town 10K was canceled due to severe weather warnings, prioritizing participant safety and public infrastructure.
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Cape Town’s SPCA on high alert ahead of Orange Level 6 weather warning
The Cape of Good Hope SPCA prepares for severe storms, mobilizing responders and urging the public to protect animals from flooding.
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