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Tributes pour in for Parklands College head boy following tragic death
Parklands community mourns Connor Niske (17), Parklands College head boy, remembered as an exceptional learner and caring young leader.
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Community seeks answers after refinery flare and smell spread across areas
Residents reported burning eyes, headaches and strong odours after the Astron refinery flare lit up skies across Blaauwberg.
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Belhar doctor comes back to the community he loves
Belhar-born Dr Tazwin Geldenhuys has returned to his hometown to open a medical practice and inspire young people to invest in their community.
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Youth Month | A student from Cape Town will join 900 young leaders overseas
Cape Town student Sisipho Zengetwa will represent South Africa as a Youth Literacy Ambassador, championing reading and book access.
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De Grendel Lions Club collects six trolleys of food in winter drive
The De Grendel Lions Club’s winter drive successfully collected food and supplies for families in need on World Hunger Day.
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Artisans of Mzansi competition opens with R200 000 up for grabs
South African artisanal entrepreneurs have until 30 June 2026 to apply for the Artisans of Mzansi competition, with prize money of up to R200 000 on offer
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Western Cape rolls out new long-acting HIV prevention drug
The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has launched Lenacapavir, a HIV prevention injection administered every six months.
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Bellville’s female leaders unite to drive inclusive urban growth
The Greater Tygerberg Partnership has united over 16 female leaders from business, government, and civic life to drive inclusive urban growth in Bellville.
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Yellowwood Choir to perform at Desmond Tutu peace concert
Mitchells Plain’s Yellowwood Choir takes the world stage alongside artists from nine countries, performing Ode to Joy and Flowers Consume War.
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Youth Month | Mitchells Plain youth redefine safety narrative for international research
Young Mitchells Plain residents co-create urban safety research with LSE, linking Cape Town and Medellín in a global youth-led project.
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