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New fence and signs boost Bothasig fynbos conservation
Significant progress has been made at the Batavia Street Fynbos Area in Bothasig over the last few months, which include the installation of more sign boards and a long awaited […]
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Nationwide online chess tournament for schools: Register now
The 2025 Alexforbes Battle Boards Chess Championship will include schools nationwide, promoting inclusivity, strategic thinking, and problem-solving.
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Edgemead’s 89-year-old runner hits 250 Park Runs since 2017
The Bothasig community and fellow runners rallied behind the 89-year-old Cesar DeOliveira from Edgemead recently when he reached an “incredible milestone” in his running career after only starting taking part […]
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Paartjie van Panorama nog dolgelukkig ná 70 jaar saam
Danie en Nella Lange het op 7 April hul hul platinum-huweliksherdenking gevier, met ‘n storie van liefde en saamwees.
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Brackenfell residents slam City’s draft budget at fiery public meeting
Tempers flared at a packed public meeting in Brackenfell where residents slammed the City of Cape Town’s draft R84,1 billion budget as unfair and unaffordable.
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Tourist from Cape Town missing in Northern Cape national park
A 66-year-old male tourist from Cape Town is missing in Augrabies Falls National Park after failing to return from a hike. Search efforts are ongoing.
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Suikerbossie Park community garden participates in Checkers’ Market Day in Brackenfell
Suikerbossie Park, a celebrated community garden in Protea Village in Brackenfell, was one of 60 community food gardens across Southern Africa that participated in the Checkers’ Market Day last week. […]
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WATCH | Tygervalley Home Affairs: A safe solution for residents
The highly anticipated Home Affairs branch at the Tyger Valley Shopping Centre in Bill Bezuidenhout Avenue has officially opened its doors to help alleviate strains on neighbouring branches.
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Traffic officer under investigation after allowing illegal driver to leave crash scene
The City of Cape Town’s traffic department has initiated an investigation after a traffic officer allegedly allowed an undocumented, unlicensed foreign national to leave the scene of an accident last […]
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City of Cape Town Covid-19 lockdown fuels rise in shacks
The Cape Metro is home to more than 270 000 informal households. During the lockdown, the challenges these households face became even more pronounced.