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One million books: Road to Literacy teaches its most ambitious year yet
Two thousand primary schools and non-profit organisations across South Africa have been named as beneficiaries of the 2026 AVBOB Road To Literacy campaign,
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Zimbabwean national arrested for selling controlled medicine in Bellville
Public Order Police in Bellville arrested a 44-year-old Zimbabwean national found with 27 bottles of cough mixture and cash on 1 May 2025.
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SASSA brings tech revolution to Bellville — and residents are feeling the difference
Senior SASSA executives visited Bellville to evaluate new biometric and online grant systems, finding measurable improvements in service delivery.
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Atlantis shooting leaves 17-year-old dead in Avondale
Atlantis police are investigating a murder following a shooting incident on Friday, 1 May. The incident took place at about 07:55 in Shelly Court, Avondale, where a 17-year-old male was…
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Two men sentenced to life for police officer murder
The Western Cape High Court in Cape Town has sentenced two men to life imprisonment for multiple murders, including the killing of a police officer, along with robbery with aggravating…
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Western Cape High Court rules City of Cape Town’s fixed charges unlawful
The Western Cape High Court has ruled that three fixed charges introduced by the City of Cape Town are unlawful, a significant victory for ratepayers.
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President Ramaphosa sets local government elections for 4 November
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced today that South Africa’s local government elections will be held on 4 November.
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City tables proposed R6.8bn budget for safety services
Cape Town has proposed a R6.8bn safety and security budget, focusing on infrastructure, staffing and emergency services, though it still awaits approval.
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Postbank services end at Post Office branches from May
Postbank customers will lose access to SAPO banking services from May 1, following the completion of Postbank’s separation from the Post Office.
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Volunteers plant 200 indigenous trees at Karl Bremer Hospital
100 ASEZ WAO volunteers plant 200 indigenous trees at Karl Bremer Hospital on Freedom Day, coinciding with the Cape Town hospital’s 70th anniversary.
