Local Stories
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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.
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Radio Tygerberg bederf onnies in Kaapstad
Beroepe soos ‘n mediese dokter of predikant word dikwels as ‘n roeping beskou. Vandeesweek is gesien dat presies dieselfde vir onderwysers geld.
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House robbery reported in Plattekloof Glen as suspects flee across N1
A recent house robbery in Plattekloof Glen involved two suspects stealing valuables, highlighting increasing security concerns in the area.
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Traffic cameras help Cape Town police arrest suspected arsonist
Cape Town CCTV cameras help police arrest suspected arsonist spotted setting vegetation fires on M5 highway just after midnight Saturday.
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Private security firm shares safety tips around school runs at the start of a new academic year
Parents are reminded to prioritize safety during school drop-offs and pick-ups, implementing simple habits to mitigate risks.
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Endangered lobsters seized in Ravensmead
Police arrest three suspects with 688 endangered West Coast rock lobster tails in Ravensmead operations, as species remains critically threatened.
