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Councillor praises Bonteheuwel community for peaceful Guy Fawkes
Angus McKenzie, the ward councillor for Bonteheuwel, commended residents for their peaceful Guy Fawkes celebrations. He highlighted their collective actions in reporting incidents, aiding law enforcement in preventing bigger problems. Despite some lawbreakers, McKenzie noted the community’s strength in opposing…
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Fireworks fears fade: Cape Town’s pets enjoy calmer Guy Fawkes night
Cape Town SPCA had calmer Guy Fawkes night with only 7 fireworks incidents from 51 calls, thanks to law enforcement collaboration efforts.
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WATCH | ‘We don’t see it as a land invasion, we see it as a land reclaiming’
The Chief of the Strandfontein Aboriginal Khoisan Village, Wayne Fortuin, stated their community is leading a resistance against the City of Cape Town’s court ruling preventing land occupation. Despite the City’s claims of unlawful invasion, Fortuin asserts their presence is…
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‘No Guy Fawkes in Bonteheuwel’
“This is a clear warning – anyone planning to use Guy Fawkes as an excuse to terrorise residents or damage property will be held accountable.”
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Brackenfell cyclist races to emergency farm birth on Bottelary farms
First responder Tarryn Beretta’s Sunday morning bike ride took an unexpected turn when she had to race to assist with a baby delivery on the Bottelary farms.
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Rescue teams spring into action after boat incident at Melkbosstrand
What began as a routine training session for a local couple preparing for the Trans Agulhas turned into a dramatic rescue at Melkbosstrand on Saturday.
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Mandela legacy celebrated as global creative leaders gather in Italy
The Mandela Awards 2025 brought creative leaders to Bari, Italy, with Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter Ndileka leading celebrations of his enduring legacy.
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Hospital seeks help in tracing unknown patient’s family
Hospital seeks help to find family of unknown patient with bruising. No relatives identified. Call 021 938 4532 if you can help.
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Cape Town signs global Vanguard Cities network to tackle homelessness
Cape Town joins the Vanguard Cities network to tackle homelessness, committing to annual measurements and collaboration with global experts.
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Residents step up for homeless
Cape Town residents joined the city’s first World Homeless Day Fun Walk on October 25, raising awareness through community action and discussion.
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