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Monte Vista woman robbed at gunpoint, suspect escapes in taxi
Monte Vista woman robbed at gunpoint near tennis courts. Suspect escaped by taxi after stealing cards, phone and car keys. Community mobilized quickly.
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Write your way to peace: Tutu Foundation launches global letter campaign
Tutu Foundation launches global Letters for Peace campaign. Share your peace message for digital Peace Wall at Cape Town lecture. Free tickets available.
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Councillor praises Bonteheuwel community for peaceful Guy Fawkes
Angus McKenzie, the ward councillor for Bonteheuwel, commended residents for their peaceful Guy Fawkes celebrations. He highlighted their collective actions in reporting incidents, aiding law enforcement in preventing bigger problems. Despite some lawbreakers, McKenzie noted the community’s strength in opposing…
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Fireworks fears fade: Cape Town’s pets enjoy calmer Guy Fawkes night
Cape Town SPCA had calmer Guy Fawkes night with only 7 fireworks incidents from 51 calls, thanks to law enforcement collaboration efforts.
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WATCH | ‘We don’t see it as a land invasion, we see it as a land reclaiming’
The Chief of the Strandfontein Aboriginal Khoisan Village, Wayne Fortuin, stated their community is leading a resistance against the City of Cape Town’s court ruling preventing land occupation. Despite the City’s claims of unlawful invasion, Fortuin asserts their presence is…
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Oval North STEM club wins mayor’s prize for community projects
A mathematics and science club from Oval North High School in Beacon Valley has been awarded the prestigious Mayor’s Pride Award, beating competition from well-resourced schools across the city.
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‘No Guy Fawkes in Bonteheuwel’
“This is a clear warning – anyone planning to use Guy Fawkes as an excuse to terrorise residents or damage property will be held accountable.”
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Brackenfell cyclist races to emergency farm birth on Bottelary farms
First responder Tarryn Beretta’s Sunday morning bike ride took an unexpected turn when she had to race to assist with a baby delivery on the Bottelary farms.
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Rescue teams spring into action after boat incident at Melkbosstrand
What began as a routine training session for a local couple preparing for the Trans Agulhas turned into a dramatic rescue at Melkbosstrand on Saturday.
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Mandela legacy celebrated as global creative leaders gather in Italy
The Mandela Awards 2025 brought creative leaders to Bari, Italy, with Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter Ndileka leading celebrations of his enduring legacy.
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