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City’s R5 billion desalination plant in Paarden Eiland draws opposition fire
Cape Town’s R5 billion desalination plant at Paarden Eiland faces opposition over costs, site concerns, and the City’s troubled track record.
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Cape Town serial fraudster sentenced to 15 years
A 62-year-old fraudster, Andrew Paul Futcher, received a 15-year prison sentence for running a Ponzi scheme, defrauding investors.
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Donation boosts paediatric care at Tygerberg Hospital in Parow
Tygerberg Hospital’s pediatric department received vital medical equipment donations to improve care for vulnerable children and neonates.
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Residents raise concerns over large refinery flare in Milnerton
Residents near the Koeberg Road refinery expressed concerns over a flare and fumes, prompting an explanation from Astron Energy about a process upset.
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Sentenced 17 years after rape and murder of Kraaifontein teenager
Five men convicted of the rape and murder of 17-year-old Cytheria Rex have been sentenced — two to life imprisonment and three to 25 years behind bars.
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Partnership drives restoration of Bellville’s Elsieskraal River
The Greater Tygerberg Partnership is rehabilitating Bellville’s Elsieskraal River through indigenous planting and community-led clean-up events.
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Eleven local widows find their voice in Echoes of Love
Eleven Cape widows have turned grief into a powerful anthology — Echoes of Love — now available at Exclusive Books and local libraries.
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Matriculant of the Year | Competition cultivates leadership and opportunities
This competition, presented by the University of the Free State (UFS) and Novus Media, helps matric learners develop the qualities they need to succeed.
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Creecy speaks of new chapter in SA’s freight-rail network
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy announces private rail operators will run on SA’s freight network from April 2025, addressing logistics reforms.
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Good Samaritans come to aid of shot Strandfontein car guard
Strandfontein car guard Jason was shot behind Wavecrest Spar. An off-duty fireman and nurse are credited with saving his life.
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