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Soneike High learner top among 80 finalists in Community Chest Science Quest
A Grade 9 learner from Soneike High in Highbury has won the Community Chest Science Quest, beating 80 finalists from six Metro East schools.
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Ward councillor raises concerns over unlocked police unit
Ward 113 councillor Sue van der Linde raised security concerns after finding the mobile police unit at Dunoon Clinic unlocked and unattended.
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Grow where you are: Brackenfell community garden shares Garden Day message
On Sunday 18 October JiA’s celebrated community food garden in Brackenfell will join communities across South Africa in celebrating Garden Day.
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SASSA moves November 2026 grant payments forward for local elections
Social grant recipients will receive November 2026 payments earlier than usual to prevent disruption during the local government elections.
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Road maintenance planned across Blaauwberg District
Motorists are urged to plan ahead as road resurfacing, footway repairs and other maintenance work take place across the Blaauwberg District.
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New beachfront foot beat aims to promote safety in Table View
Residents are invited to join Table View’s new Beachfront Foot Beat, combining community safety, exercise and socialising along the beachfront.
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‘Food for Thought’ wellbeing initiative launched in Kuils River
Superspar Kuils River and Headroom have launched Food for Thought, pairing affordable psychosocial support with free community talks starting Thursday 22 October.
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Six-year-old shares her reading passion on Youtube
At just 6 years old Summer-Reign Hopper from Brackenfell already developed a remarkable love for reading and storytelling.
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Eden on the Bay calls for action as Big Bay disorder continues
Eden on the Bay is calling for coordinated law enforcement action over public drinking, loud music and disorder around the Big Bay beachfront.
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Human Settlements probes City’s Annandale Farm land release near Dunoon
Release of Annandale Farm near Dunoon for development faces a national probe. City of Cape Town says the aim is affordable housing, not profit.