Strandfontein
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Report crimes to police first, not social media, CPF warns
Strandfontein CPF warns residents: report crimes to police first, not social media. Posting delays response and helps thieves escape.
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WATCH | Philippi fire still raging, fanned by strong winds
Philippi farm fire enters fourth day as strong winds fan flames. Helicopters assist firefighters while smoke blankets multiple suburbs.
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WATCH | Choppers called in to douse massive compost fire
Schaapkraal farm fire burns for three days, blanketing suburbs in smoke. Firefighters battle compost blaze with round-the-clock operations.
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Local after-school founder wins national recognition
Wendy Abrahams, founder of Strandfontein-based Advance Edukos, wins National Amplifier After-school 2026 Award for 20 years of advocacy work.
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Doctor begins recovery after crash: family raises funds for medical bills
Dr Ezra Seth Yorke, 27, survives 50-meter cliff plunge in Mpumalanga car crash. Community raises R237k for brain injury recovery.
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Mosque wins bidding war at City’s land disposal auction
Strandfontein Mosque successfully acquired contested land for R825 000 after community rallied across religious lines in Cape Town auction.
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Lifeguards are first responders at beach road accident
Strandfontein lifeguards acted as first responders to a Baden Powell Drive accident, treating six injured people until emergency services arrived.
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Councillor renews push for Mitchells Plain coastal development
Rocklands councillor Danny Christians presents motion to return 162 hectares of False Bay coastline for economic development to communities.
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Subcouncil warns of jobs and housing scams at meeting
Strandfontein Pavilion gets R11 million upgrade funding. Sod turning set for Feb 25. Plus meter replacement program, scam warnings and more local news.
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WATCH | Sand-clogged coastal road needs urgent rehabilitation
Sand has covered large parts of Lukannon Drive in Strandfontein, blocking emergency services and trapping vehicles for over 10 years.
