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Call for army to assist with gang violence Kraaifontein
Sparked by a spate of gang killings in Cape Town, activists, Fight Against Crime SA (Facsa) believes cops are being overwhelmed and outgunned.
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Spreading love this Valentine’s month
Bayside Mall embraced the spirit of giving this Valentine’s Month by inviting Community Medics to take part in their “Love In Action” community awareness initiative last week.
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Work at the Bayside Canal in Table View halted
After months of no visible working teams on site at the Bayside Canal in Table View, the City announced work at the canal has been temporarily halted due to a contractual dispute.
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Milnerton firefighters battle blaze on R27
A massive fire along the R27 brought traffic to a standstill last week as thick smoke clouded motorists’ vision. Thanks to the swift response of the Milnerton Fire Station, the blaze was successfully contained, preventing further devastation.
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Goodwood Clinic leads successful HPV vaccination campaign for young girls
The first round of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign is underway across South Africa, running from Monday 3 February to Friday 28 March, according to the South African Health Awareness Calendar.
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Pothole-riddled roads in Bothasig and Monte Vista finally being resurfaced
The resurfacing of pothole-riddled roads in Bothasig was welcomed by the Bothasig Residents Association (BRA) this past week. Boom Street, one of the roads overdue for a resurfacing, has been mentioned continuously at the Subcouncil meetings.
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Unity in Action: Organisation, church and ward councillor join forces to feed and support local community
The Food for People Ubuntu Foundation, the Western Cape Church of the Nazerene and the local Ward councillor Angus McKenzie recently joined forces to tackle hunger in the Bonteheuwel area.
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Scottsdene sports ground in Kraaifontein left in disrepair, community struggles
The Scottsdene sports ground in Kraaifontein has become a symbol of neglect, as hundreds of young soccer and rugby players in the area are left without a proper place to practise or play. The situation has grown dire, with matches…
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Bullied learner traumatised after toilet attack at Delft school
The learner was recently forced into a toilet by bullies is struggling emotionally, lost his appetite and is “battling all this inside”.
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Love & Hope steps up as stationery struggles persist
With the 2025 academic year now in full swing, stationery woes have continued to plague many families across the city.
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