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Bothasig needs a retirement village before more housing, says councillor
Ward 5 councillor Miquette Temlett advocates for a retirement facility in Bothasig, prioritizing elderly needs over additional low-cost housing.
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Eight killed in three Cape Flats shootings over two days
Eight people were killed and five injured in three Cape Flats shootings in Mitchells Plain and Philippi East on 8 and 9 July 2026.
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Cape Town is SA’s only ‘highly financially sustainable’ metro
Cape Town has been ranked the only metro in South Africa classified as “highly financially sustainable” by the latest Municipal Financial Sustainability Index.
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Wine town Stellenbosch returns as wine routes celebrate 55 years
Stellenbosch Wine Routes celebrates an important milestone this year, marking 55 years of championing South African wine tourism and the wines of Stellenbosch.
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Okavango bridge tragedy as man jumps despite frantic response
A panicked voice note sent to a community group just before 20:00 set off a desperate race against time last night.
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SPAR recalls selected yoghurt products over production malfunction
SPAR has recalled selected yoghurt products due to a production malfunction. Affected products may cause stomach upset. Return for a full refund.
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Forum launches Mitchells Plain trauma-informed holiday programmes
Thirteen organisations launch trauma-informed holiday programmes across Mitchells Plain, giving children safe spaces to heal and build resilience.
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Come and join Mandela Day Run this coming Sunday
The Mandela Day Run, a 67 km event honoring Nelson Mandela, promotes recovery and community support, organized by Denver van der Bergh.
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Durbanville majorettes appeal for support ahead of nationals
Durbanville Majorettes Club, based in Kraaifontein, needs help to send its athletes to the national championships in August.
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Filmmaker wants to bring together Velddrift, Malmesbury and the Flats
Filmmaker Nic Matthee is uniting communities from the Cape Flats to Vredenburg in his upcoming sports drama Fighting Dirty, set to film in May 2027.
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