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Festive season puts pressure on Western Cape emergency services with 130 000 hospital cases
The Western Cape recorded over 130,000 emergency cases this festive season, emphasizing increased trauma and chronic condition admissions.
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Shoprite solar powers 12 300 households
The Shoprite Group has achieved a major sustainability milestone with the installation of its 100th solar photovoltaic (PV) system, 10 years after launching its first solar project in 2015.
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AVBOB launches fifth year of road to literacy campaign with record 2 000 trolley library target
AVBOB has opened nominations for the fifth year of its Road to Literacy campaign, partnering with Oxford University Press Southern Africa (OUPSA) to donate a record 2 000 trolley libraries to primary schools.
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Mayor’s office hit back after claims he doesn’t care for victims
“The BLCPF further notes that not once did the Premier or the City of Cape Town’s Mayor come out to stand with any family or community who had lost a family member through gang violence.”
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Cape Town communities rally behind ‘Stop the Sewage’ petition
After a recent petition gained momentum, Milnerton residents have joined forces with communities across Cape Town to urge the public to sign the ‘Stop the Sewage’ petition, calling for urgent action and accountability from the City of Cape Town over…
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MK1 Cartel donates over R70 000 in aid to Dunoon fire victims
The MK1 Cartel car club, led by Zoë Prinsloo from Edgemead, is making waves not just for their passion for cars but for their strong commitment to community upliftment. Recently, the club organised a donation drive to support residents displaced…
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Bonteheuwel’s swimming pool’s closure during school hours upsets residents
“There are lies and misleading claims currently being spread about the Bonteheuwel Swimming Pool, and it’s important to set the record straight. Before the summer holidays, the pool was closed during school hours.”
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Bothasig resident and father take action to clean up rubbish-filled park
A resident and her father cleaned De Grendel Park, filling bags with trash to improve their community and address vagrancy issues.
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Kraaifontein activist receives SAHRC Citation of Honour for human rights advocacy
A community activist from Kraaifontein, has been recognised by the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) with a Citation of Honour for his exceptional voluntary service to the community.
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Help Blue Down’s cycling hero to join team in Italy to further his career
Faraz Khatieb, 17-year-old cycling protege from Blue Downs, needs R20,000 to join Italian professional team for trials. Family seeks public support for February departure and cycling career opportunity.
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