Lauren O’Connor May
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Housing development plans for Weltevreden Valley’s Erf 2435 are back on track after decade-long legal battle with Cape Town Community Housing Company.
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Philippi compost fire burns for 10 days, sending smoke up 20km away. Firefighters battle massive blaze with helicopters.
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Mitchell’s Plain Safety Forum unveils R9 million community-led crime prevention plan targeting five hotspot areas with provincial backing.
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Cape Town cancels R1.2 billion urban-mobility contract amid bribery allegations, halting infrastructure projects and affecting EPWP workers.
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Cape Town launches free Local Planning Support service providing architectural guidance for homeowners and developers through to council submission.
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Teen wounded as 3 killed in Rocklands mass shooting on same street as previous gang attack. Police investigate identical modus operandi.
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High-speed Flying Squad chase in Strandfontein leads to arrests for robberies across Cape Town. Dramatic footage circulated on social media.
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Dashcam footage shows three men hijacking bread truck in New Woodlands, stealing safe before fleeing. Police release clear images, seek public help.
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Strandfontein CPF warns residents: report crimes to police first, not social media. Posting delays response and helps thieves escape.
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Would you drive from London to Cape Town in a three-wheeled car? No! Well, these guys did.
