western cape
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Gun violence in focus as Cape police seize weapons, KZN probes murders
Targeted police operations in crime hotspot areas across the Cape Metropole have led to the confiscation of firearms and the arrest of four suspects. According to Western Cape police spokesperson…
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Western Cape dam levels remain worryingly low despite autumn rains
Despite recent rains, Western Cape water levels are critically low, prompting strict restrictions and urging conservation to prevent future shortages.
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Western Cape to increase free basic services for indigent households
The Western Cape aims to increase free water and electricity for indigent households, addressing inadequate allocations amid rising living costs.
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Western Cape opens applications for traffic officer cadet programme
The Western Cape mobility department has opened applications for its 12-month long Traffic Officer Cadet Bursary Programme.
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Solar plant nears completion as Western Cape advances energy independence
The Riversdale Solar Power Plant stands at 98% completion, marking a significant milestone in the Western Cape’s drive towards energy self-sufficiency.
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Western Cape taxi drivers shift a gear up, graduate from leadership programme
Fourteen minibus taxi leaders made history this week as the first cohort to graduate from a groundbreaking executive leadership programme.
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Red tape, construction costs fuel Western Cape’s widening housing gap
Cape Town residents across all income brackets are struggling with housing affordability as municipal rates and taxes continue to rise.
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Western Cape records worst fire season in 25 years as dry winter looms
The Western Cape has experienced its most severe fire season in a quarter-century, with firefighting crews battling an unprecedented number of blazes.
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Rains bring relief but Western Cape dams remain low
Good rains have fallen over large parts of Cape Town, the Boland and Overberg areas since the weekend, continuing into this week, but dam levels across the Western Cape remain…
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Wildfire podcast series highlights climate impact on Western Cape fire seasons
CapeNature’s Green Noise podcast explores South Africa’s wildfire season, focusing on the Cederberg fire’s impact and climate challenges.
