Local News
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Durbanville scout helps furry friends to achieve Springbok Award
1st Durbanville Scout Bailey Grant (17) from Sonstraal in Durbanville, who recently received the Scout Springbok Award, was instrumental in sponsoring a minimum of 63 animal sterilisations in collaboration with…
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World Prematurity Day: Pre-term babies can thrive with proper care and support
Premature births affect one in nine babies in South Africa, but focused care and support can help them thrive and survive.
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Abandoned vehicles marked for removal in Ward 4
City metro officers have begun cracking down on abandoned and broken-down vehicles across Phoenix, Jo Slovo and Milnerton Ridge. The operation, which started last week, forms part of a renewed…
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Cape Town fire crews battle hundreds of vegetation fires in a week
Cape Town’s Fire Services prepare for a busy summer, responding to 632 vegetation fires recently. Public vigilance and reporting are urged.
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Shootout wreaks havoc on Jakes Gerwel, four arrested
Private cars were damaged when alleged armed robbers opened fire on a police vehicle in Jakes Gerwel Drive this morning.
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Book launched on Guinness World Record running trip through Africa
The entrepreneur and investor Keith Boyd, previously from Durbanville, who has broken a Guinness World Record for the fastest run from Cape Town to Cairo last year, launched a book…
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Big development plans for Altydgedacht wine farm despite urban edge
Residents and local stakeholders are being invited to comment on ambitious plans to develop part of the historic Altydgedacht wine farm in Durbanville — one of the largest residential projects…
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Watch calls for action as motorists speed over school crossing
The pedestrian crossing opposite Portland Primary School is a tragedy waiting to happen, say neighbourhood watch members.
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Massive industrial fire prevented in Montague Gardens
fierce warehouse fire in Montague Gardens on Thursday 13 November nearly escalated into a large-scale industrial catastrophe, but swift action by City firefighters halted the blaze before it could spread…
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Drive brings IDs to Melkbosstrand community
Melkbosstrand residents have finally regained access to vital social grants — thanks to a collaborative drive led by the local police, the Spiritual Crime Prevention Forum, and Home Affairs, which…
