Local Stories
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MyCiTi rolls out QR codes for instant bus timetable access
MyCiTi rolls out QR codes on Cape Town bus stops for instant real-time timetable access based on tracked bus locations.
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Local Kung Fu hero to be inducted into World Action Martial Arts Hall of Fame
Shifu Muhammad Junaid Chafeker, a Cape Town Kung Fu champion, will be inducted into the World Action Martial Arts Hall of Fame.
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Festive season puts pressure on Western Cape emergency services with 130 000 hospital cases
The Western Cape recorded over 130,000 emergency cases this festive season, emphasizing increased trauma and chronic condition admissions.
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Bothasig resident and father take action to clean up rubbish-filled park
A resident and her father cleaned De Grendel Park, filling bags with trash to improve their community and address vagrancy issues.
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Kraaifontein activist receives SAHRC Citation of Honour for human rights advocacy
A community activist from Kraaifontein, has been recognised by the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) with a Citation of Honour for his exceptional voluntary service to the community.
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Help Blue Down’s cycling hero to join team in Italy to further his career
Faraz Khatieb, 17-year-old cycling protege from Blue Downs, needs R20,000 to join Italian professional team for trials. Family seeks public support for February departure and cycling career opportunity.
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Kraaifontein police station plagued by vehicle shortages and tech gaps as crime soars
A visit to Kraaifontein Police Station by Western Cape Premier Alan Winde, revealed significant operational challenges undermining police efforts in one of Cape Town’s most troubled areas
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Funds raised for head girl diagnosed with rare and aggressive form of cancer
A fundraising campaign supports Chánterie van Rensburg, a Cape Town school head girl diagnosed with aggressive cancer, seeking R800,000.
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Roadworks along Hindle Road to commence
Cape Town begins Hindle Road roadworks from 20 January to 27 February, upgrading gravel shoulders and bridge maintenance. Day and night shifts planned with temporary lane reductions.
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Checkers and Edu Invest launch R5 Back-to-School stationery drive for Cape Town learners
Edu Invest and Checkers launch Act for Change campaign, enabling Western Cape shoppers to donate from R5 for learners’ stationery needs.
