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World hunger tackled
“It aims to tackle food insecurity by feeding thousands of residents and upskilling the community so future generations will continue to benefit from sustainable food-production practices and transferring knowledge.”
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First African penguin tests positive for HPAI in South Africa
The first African Penguin tested positive for HPAI in the Western Cape outbreak, raising concerns as nearly 1,000 seabirds are infected. Public urged to report sightings.
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Oxford University Press launches inclusive foundation phase textbooks
Oxford launches inclusive textbooks with Braille editions, ensuring all SA learners see themselves reflected in educational materials.
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Join the annual lupus walk on Saturday 25 October at Kraaifontein Rugby Club
The fourth annual lupus awareness fun walk, Walk 4 Lupus is taking place on Saturday 25 October at 09:00 at Kraaifontein Rugby Club. The walk of around 5km is open to all.
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Paramedics attend to two women attacked by dog at private Bothasig home
The ER24 private ambulance services confirmed it had attended a scene in Tierberg Street, Bothasig this week, when two women were attacked and bitten by a dog. Ineke van Huyssteen, […]
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Female pedestrian knocked down in Edgemead
A female pedestrian sustained injuries on Thursday morning (16 October) after being knocked down by a vehicle in Edgemead. District Watch, a private security group that shared details on its […]
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Cape Town suburb’s water crisis exposes national infrastructure breakdown
Nearly 30 burst pipes in one month have left Goodwood residents frustrated, exposing Cape Town’s aging infrastructure and national service challenges.
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War of words between President and Mayor over Cape Town’s service record
A war of words has erupted between President Cyril Ramaphosa and Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis over the City of Cape Town’s record on service delivery in poor areas.
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Cape Town takes top spot as one of Africa’s happiest cities
97% of locals say the Mother City brings them joy in major global survey of 18,000+ people worldwide.
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Police launch festive season safety plan
The Western Cape has launched its comprehensive 2025 Safer Festive Season Operations, setting a national benchmark for collaborative law enforcement during the country’s busiest holiday period.
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