Local Stories
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Business women gather in Bellville for first networking event of 2026
Cape Town businesswomen gathered in Bellville for the inaugural SACBW networking event of 2026, focusing on self-awareness and empowerment.
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Teen with lifelong condition seeks community support as care needs grow
Music-loving Donnel, 19, needs full-time care for hydrocephalus. His Cape Town family has launched a crowdfunding campaign for essential equipment.
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Hill-Lewis welcomes court’s dismissal of civil case, with costs
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis praised the court’s dismissal of a protection-order application by an individual operating an illegal business.
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Richwood Neighbourhood Watch outlines 2026 targets including CCTV expansion
The Richwood Neighbourhood Watch plans to enhance security with seven CCTV cameras and set various targets for community engagement in 2026.
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Bart Jonck (84) reaches 400 parkruns and 300 volunteer shifts at Big Bay
At 84, Bart Jonck celebrated his 400th parkrun and 300th volunteer stint at Big Bay, proving age is no barrier to community, commitment, and joy in movement.
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Roadworks are underway on Giel Basson Drive in Monte Vista, Kaapzicht
Roadworks on Giel Basson Drive and Rothschild Boulevard from February 2 to 19 aim to improve surfaces, affecting traffic.
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A local award-winning filmmaker offering a course in acting during March
“The performing arts will continue to be component of a team-building initiative that serves as transformative life-changing opportunity…”
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Chaos grips Bellville as lawlessness spreads across key areas
Bellville residents and mall owners demand urgent City action as crime, illegal vendors, and health hazards escalate at transport hub and mall.
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New houses handed over in Greenville housing project outside Durbanville
City delivers 26 new homes to families in Greenville Phase 5, using innovative Benex Block technology to accelerate affordable housing construction.
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Kraaifontein schools shine at annual matric awards
Kraaifontein schools featured prominently at the recent matric awards held at the Premier’s residence, Leeuwenhof, with both a top matriculant and a top school.
