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Pensioner (91) donates self-knitted beanies to babies, young children in hospital
91-year-old pensioner Blanche Meyer donates hand-knitted baby beanies to Cape Town children’s hospitals after 50 years of knitting passion.
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Western Cape father and son duo shatter their own drone world speed record – again!
Western Cape father and son Luke and Mike Bell achieve third consecutive drone world record reaching incredible 657.59 km/h in Cape Town, establishing South Africa as leader in high-speed drone technology.
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Durbanville couple escapes ‘kidnap attempt’ in suspected fake Uber ride
Durbanville couple warns others about e-hailing safety after escaping alleged kidnapping attempt by ‘fake’ Uber driver on New Year’s Eve.
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City warns residents to stay alert to housing scams
The City’s Human Settlements Directorate urges residents to remain vigilant against ongoing housing scams targeting vulnerable communities. Residents must always pause and verify any communication by phoning the City’s Human […]
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Police confiscate gun, suspect in court
“An officer picked up the firearm and arrested a 22- year-old suspect.”
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Most stores reopen at Haasendal Gables after SPAR fire
Most shops at Haasendal Gables in Kuils River are open and trading as normal following a fire at Haasendal SPAR over the weekend. The incident occurred on Saturday night (10 January), when a fire broke out inside the SPAR coffee…
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Illegal guns seized as arrests rise, Minister calls for stronger policing in 2026
Law enforcement agencies across Cape Town and the Western Cape have intensified operations against crime, resulting in a sharp rise in arrests and the seizure of numerous illegal firearms, drugs and counterfeit goods. In the past week alone, the City…
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Community in Blue (CIB) recruitment drive: Locals encouraged to join initiative
Residents are invited to join the Community in Blue initiative, partnering with police to enhance safety and trust in Parow.
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Tygerberg Hospital seeks help to trace family of unidentified patient
The Western Cape Department of Health seeks public help to identify and contact family of an unidentified 40-year-old male patient.
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