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Traffic Fine Roadshow at Parow Civic soon
The City of Cape Town’s Traffic Fine Roadshow in Parow offers assistance with fines and warrants from 12 to 19 September at the Civic Centre.
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Western Cape dams stable as weather stays unpredictable
Dam levels across the Western Cape have held relatively steady this week, with only marginal declines recorded across key water supply systems.
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Kraaifontein still among SA’s worst crime hotspots
Kraaifontein remains among South Africa’s highest crime policing precincts, according to latest crime statistics released last week.
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Family asks community’s help in finding man swept out to sea
The family of Belhar man Slade van der Walt, swept out to sea while rescuing a swimmer at Strand Beach, has appealed for help in the search for him.
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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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