Local News
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Cape Town takes bold step towards running its own rail system
Cape Town could become South Africa’s first city to run its own passenger rail service, following the tabling of an ambitious business plan that outlines how the metro can revive…
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Roads to be resurfaced in Belhar and Bellville South
The City of Cape Town is resurfacing sections of Akkerboom Road in Belhar and Robert Sobukwe Road in Bellville South and Montana, expected to finish by 28 November. Maintenance includes…
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Dunoon dog rescued after days in sewage water
After spending several days trapped in toxic sewage water in Dunoon a severely injured dog was pulled to safety by Cheryl Lyn Potgieter, founder of Cheryl Lyn’s Rescue Organisation. Despite…
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Spine Road pupils win prize for energy efficiency poster
Two Spine Road High School learners are celebrating after their creative poster about energy efficiency earned their school a R15 000 stationery voucher.
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Adjunkhoof help vroue in sy gemeenskap
“Ná die besoek het ek by ‘n 86-jarige ouma wat ek ken ‘n draai gemaak. Dit was iemand voor wie ek groot geraak het, en daar was geen elektrisiteit op…
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Two Nigerian nationals arrested for bribery in Cape Town
Two men, Livinus Okechukwu Ndukuba and Cletus Obiwuru, were convicted of corruption in Bellville for attempting to bribe a police officer in a drug case. They were each fined R15,000…
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Residents on alert as grass fires flare up in Flamingo Vlei
Flamingo Vlei residents demonstrated vigilance as they reported multiple small fires last week, helping contain them before they spread. The Table View Neighbourhood Watch stressed the importance of community awareness…
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Reddam House Durbanville breaks ground on new creative and academic facility
R22m creative facility under construction at Reddam House Durbanville. Art, music, drama spaces for 150 students. Opens June 2026.
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Quick-thinking Monte Vista residents remove fallen branches after strong winds
Residents of Monte Vista removed fallen tree branches blocking a roadway, addressing a dangerous situation caused by strong winds.
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Laerskool Durbanville presteer in tennis
Die Laerskool Durbanville se seunstennispan het geskiedenis gemaak by die nasionale Rising Star-tennistoernooi deur as die landwye kampioene gekroon te word.
