Local Stories
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Computerised learner’s licence testing starts City-wide
City implements Computerised Learner’s Licence Testing at all 18 driving centres, replacing paper tests with digital touchscreen system next week.
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SANParks suspends indemnity form at Table Mountain
SANParks has suspended the indemnity form requirement at Table Mountain National Park, planning a new digital verification system for visitors.
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Community unites in Monte Vista for childhood cancer awareness
Monte Vista residents participated in a charity walk for childhood cancer awareness, raising funds and celebrating community spirit on Valentine’s Day.
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Community effort transforms Oakdale’s N1 off-ramp entrance
Bellville’s Oakdale community transforms their main entrance through collaborative clean-up at N1 off-ramp, boosting safety and community pride.
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WATCH | Eccentric cyclist sells baby bunnies on cobbled-together bike
“Jack Chopper” travels Cape Flats on makeshift bicycle held together with “elastic and wire”, selling rabbits to pet shops across dozens of kilometres.
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Night road works under way on major Bellville transport routes
Major night-time road works begin on two key Bellville routes as Cape Town resurfaces Frans Conradie Drive and Old Paarl Road until March 2026.
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Court orders forfeiture of R129,6k abalone-trafficking vehicle
The High Court ordered the forfeiture of R129,600 for a vehicle linked to illegal abalone trafficking, following a 2021 investigation.
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Ward 1 residents get City to combine refuse, recycling collections
Cape Town has aligned recycling and refuse collection days, reducing litter and safety concerns based on residents’ feedback.
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Table Mountain National Park implements new visitor verification processes
Table Mountain National Park now uses digital ID scanning at key entrances to improve visitor verification and pricing based on residency.
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Tiener in hof vir besit van onwettige vuurwapen
‘n Tienerseun verskyn Donderdag in die Goodwood-landdroshof vir die besit van ‘n onwettige vuurwapen.
