Local Stories
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Diabetes screening held in Durbanville
Durbanville Lions Club hosted a community diabetes screening day at the De Ville Centre in Durbanville on Friday 14 November in support of World Diabetes Month.
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Cape Town boosts cleaning services ahead of festive influx
Cape Town’s annual Festive Season Cleaning Programme focuses on key areas, creating 2,400 jobs to manage increased demand during the holidays.
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Edgemead’s popular Santa Meet-and-Greet returns for its fourth year
The Santa Meet-and-Greet Christmas Drive in Edgemead will occur on December 13, featuring festive treats and a motorcycle convoy.
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Subcouncils hail heroes in final meetings of the year
Mitchell’s Plain Sub-councils 12 and 17 wrapped up their final meetings of 2025 last week, with the chairpersons honouring community heroes.
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Cleft surgeries give new smiles to children at Tygerberg Hospital
Reconstructive surgeries for cleft lips and palates were performed at Tygerberg Hospital, supported by the Smile Foundation and Milky Lane.
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Knox Legacy Series brings top MMA fighters to Cape Town
Cape Town will host the Knox Legacy Series, an MMA event featuring local athletes and international challengers, in February 2026.
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Grandads Army cycling for Eastern Cape children
City spokesperson Jermaine Carelse joins Grandads Army Memorial Ride for sixth time, cycling East London to Cape Town to raise funds for Eastern Cape children’s surgical services.
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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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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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Bothasig CPF’s social walk raises awareness about GBVF and community safety
The Bothasig community united against gender-based violence during a social walk, raising awareness and emphasizing collective action for change.
