western cape
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Cape Town serial fraudster sentenced to 15 years
A 62-year-old fraudster, Andrew Paul Futcher, received a 15-year prison sentence for running a Ponzi scheme, defrauding investors.
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Most hardest-hit areas have electricity again after storm
CAPE TOWN – The Western Cape Government says significant progress has been made in restoring electricity to communities affected by last month’s severe storms, with 92% of impacted areas across…
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Parow added to Cape Town’s growing list of smash-and-grab hotspots
Motorists in Cape Town have been cautioned against three smash-and-grab hotspot areas in Parow.
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Recycling programme reaches 31 Western Cape schools
A school-based recycling initiative has expanded to 31 Western Cape schools, reaching 13 700 learners and collecting over 40 tonnes of recyclables.
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Keeping kids safe: Western Cape ramps up child protection measures
This Child Protection Week, the DA stresses the importance of prioritising child safety, addressing delays in foster placements, and enhancing support for social workers.
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Eskom restores 85% of power outages after devastating floods
Eskom continues to make steady progress in restoring electricity supply across storm-affected areas in the Western Cape with approximately 85% of the customer base already restored.
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Gabrielle Union pays tribute to late father at South African wine estate
Gabrielle Union buried her father’s ashes in Cape Town while visiting a wine farm, honoring family bonds and memories made there.
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Bothasig AFC to host massive youth football tournament this weekend
Bothasig AFC’s sixth annual Back-2-Basics youth football tournament runs May 29-31, featuring 110 teams and promoting community participation and skill development.
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Six Western Cape schools still closed after flooding and road damage
Teaching resumed in Cape Winelands schools after severe weather, while six schools remain closed; recovery efforts and catch-up plans are underway.
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Power slowly returns to Western Cape as flood recovery continues
Residents in the Western Cape face recovery challenges post-storm, with 70% of faults restored amid ongoing power outages and damaged infrastructure.
