Local Stories
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Major road upgrades begin on La Belle Road in Stikland
Cape Town begins six-month La Belle Road rehabilitation in Stikland until July 31, including pavement upgrades and sidewalk repairs.
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Bellville library closure extended as cable repair work continues
Bellville Library will remain closed for an additional week until 19 January due to delays in repairing damage from cable theft that occurred in December. The City’s technicians are working…
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Two Oceans Aquarium rescues one-ton sunfish in Cape Town
The Two Oceans Aquarium team began the new year by rescuing their largest sunfish yet, a one-ton fish trapped at Cape Town’s Sturrock Dry Dock.
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Police warn public of sophisticated telephone scam
Fraudsters clone Western Cape police commissioner’s phone number to impersonate officers and demand money from victims to avoid arrest.
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Illegal gin plant busted in Durbanville, five arrested
Five arrested after Metro Police discover 2,000 litres of counterfeit gin operation in Durbanville copying popular alcohol brands.
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Cape Town sees calmer start to 2026 as police operations make arrests and drug seizures
Cape Town law enforcement recorded a significant 28.5% drop in emergency incidents during the first weekend of 2026, with only 1,322 incidents compared to 1,850 the previous weekend. Despite the…
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Western Cape police make multiple arrests in weekend weapon crackdown
Western Cape police arrested five suspects in separate weapon-related incidents over the New Year weekend. The most serious incident involved a high-speed chase where suspects fired shots at pursuing officers…
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Fireworks still cause hidden trauma for animals despite fewer emergency calls
CAPE TOWN – The Cape of Good Hope SPCA is cautioning the public that fewer emergency calls during this year’s New Year celebrations don’t mean animals were spared from fireworks-related…
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Bellville library forced to close after cable thieves strike
Bellville Library closes until 11 January 2026 after cable thieves steal electrical infrastructure. City works to restore power while residents use alternative libraries in surrounding areas.
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Assault case opened after alleged attack at Franschhoek holiday resort
A 19-year-old was allegedly assaulted at De Hollandsche Molen Resort in Franschhoek on December 21, 2025, in what the family claims was a racially motivated attack. Police have opened a…
