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Hill-Lewis promises he will fight crime if given the mandate again
DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis pledged at a Delft march to build Cape Town’s first Metro Police Detective Branch if re-elected in November 2026.
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Cape Town theatre practitioners and productions honoured
Isidlamlilo/The Fire Eater won seven awards at the Cape Town Theatre Awards, showcasing South African creativity and theatrical excellence.
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Alarming rate of teen pregnancies in WC during ’24/’25
The DA is calling for urgent accountability after 296 pregnancies were recorded among girls aged 10 to 14 in the Western Cape in 2024/25.
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DA’s Hill-Lewis to seek second term as Cape Town mayor
The DA has confirmed Geordin Hill-Lewis as its mayoral candidate for Cape Town, outlining five pledges for policing, jobs, housing and clean public spaces.
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Child Protection Week: DA welcomes Western Cape interventions
During Child Protection Week, the DA emphasizes prioritizing child safety, addressing delays in foster placements, and enhanced support for social workers.
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Abalone worth R900 000 seized in Western Cape poaching raids
Multi-agency operations seized over 500 kg of illegal abalone in Western Cape, highlighting threats to marine ecosystems and enforcement needs.
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DA raises alarm over squalid conditions at Fort Ikapa
The DA demands answers regarding poor conditions for SANDF members at Fort Ikapa, contradicting promised support and funding allocation.
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Targets for measles-rubella vaccination in the Western Cape far surpassed
The Western Cape Department of Health vaccinated 97% of children under one against measles-rubella, exceeding national targets and addressing challenges.
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Hill-Lewis elected DA leader as new leadership team unveiled
Geordin Hill-Lewis elected DA leader as party unveils new leadership team, marking major transition following federal congress in Midrand.
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Western Cape firearms testing backlog threatens justice
Western Cape police seized 3 104 firearms but only tested 119, with 2 985 weapons awaiting ballistic analysis beyond the 90-day deadline.
