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Dunoon ‘puppy seller’ sentenced for animal cruelty and illegal sales
A Dunoon man known as the “puppy seller” will serve nine months in prison after pleading guilty to animal cruelty, illegal sales and escape.
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Maties top minds honoured with awards from National Research Foundation
Professor Jonathan Jansen was among eminent scholars at Stellenbosch University (SU) who were honoured with National Research Foundation (NRF) Awards.
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DJ Ready D turning to politics to help struggling communities
Legendary DJ Ready D, born Deon Daniels, is trading turntables for politics as the People’s Movement for Change mayoral candidate for Cape Town.
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Kraaifontein spiritual leaders unite for tent crusade in fight against crime
Faith communities in Kraaifontein are turning to prayer as a weapon against crime, with churches and community leaders joining forces.
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Crime stats reveal mixed picture for Mitchells Plain and Lentegeur
Mitchells Plain and Lentegeur’s first-quarter 2026-’27 crime statistics show murder down but common assault, robbery and drug-related crime rising.
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Cape Town’s cemeteries and crematoriums under pressure
Cape Town releases draft burial and cremation policy as cemeteries and crematoriums face growing pressure from rising demand and shrinking space.
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Opposition slams City’s draft animal keeping by-law as absurd
The GOOD Party has slammed the City of Cape Town’s draft Animal Keeping By-Law as absurd, warning of warrantless searches and paid pet permits.
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Body of fatally shot teenager found under a bridge in Bridgetown
A 19-year-old man was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds under a bridge in Blossom Road, Bridgetown. Athlone police are investigating.
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GALLERY | Eight new public artworks celebrate community stories
Eight new public artworks have been added to parks, sports grounds, libraries and community spaces across Cape Town over the past year.
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Three venues, one delicious waterblommetjie celebration in the Boland
Three Paarl venues celebrate the indigenous waterblommetjie with food, wine and family entertainment at the annual Waterblommetjie Festival.
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