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Boyfriend who stabbed girlfriend in face arrested
Bishop Lavis residents welcome the arrest of a man accused of stabbing his girlfriend in the face. The suspect was caught after going on the run.
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Flooding hits Cape Town, affecting over 41 000 residents
Heavy rains lashed Cape Town, flooding informal settlements and leaving over 41 000 residents in need as relief efforts get under way across the city.
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Shot dog’s botched surgery alerts SPCA to fake vet
The SPCA and police arrested a Mitchells Plain man for illegal veterinary practices, including suturing a gunshot wound on a dog’s face.
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Storm devastation leaves animal rescue sanctuary in urgent need of help
Storm damage has devastated Cheryl-Lyn’s Rescue Organisation, leaving more than 160 rescued animals needing urgent shelter and support.
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Hundreds of incidents as major storm batters Cape Town
Cape Town’s Safety Directorates are responding to numerous weather-related incidents post-storm, coordinating disaster operations and traffic enforcement amid public safety concerns.
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Major stormwater project aims to protect Rietvlei and reduce flooding
Construction on the R110m Bayside Canal upgrade in Table View has resumed, with the City targeting completion by mid-2026.
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Singer asks for prayers after smash-and-grab incident
Singer Robin Pieters has asked for prayers after a smash-and-grab in Elsies River left him injured, but he responded with compassion and faith instead of anger.
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Stormy weather prompts contingency measures for health-care services
The Western Cape health services remain operational amid severe weather, with some delays, facility closures, and contingency measures in place.
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Ilze Swart transforms book project at Andries Olivier into success story
Ilze Swart, a retired librarian, and her dedicated team of volunteers have placed the simple book project at the quadriplegic centre on the map.
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South Africa braces for a future of fiercer, costlier storms
South African general insurer, Santam has partnered with the South African Weather Service to boost the country’s early warning and weather forecasting systems.
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