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Devastating Cape storms cause rare surge in dam levels
Cape Town’s dam levels surged to 70.8% after rare May 2026 storms, ending early drought caution. Residents urged to keep saving water.
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Poliovirus strains found in Cape Town wastewater tests
Health officials detected two polio virus strains in Cape Town wastewater during routine testing, but say there is no outbreak or human cases identified.
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Badisa calls on businesses to give one hour for child’s play
Non-profit Badisa is calling on businesses to give one hour of play or profits to vulnerable children during Child Protection Week 2026.
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Addiction puts health care pressure on Mitchells Plain hospital
Mitchell’s Plain District Hospital’s overcrowded psychiatric ward faces surging drug admissions, prompting calls for a local drug action committee.
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Cape Town won’t fight court tariff ruling, but warns lower-income households could pay the price
The City of Cape Town will not appeal the Western Cape High Court’s ruling on tariff structures, opening the way for a revised budget process to begin
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Groot Phesantekraal winemaker earns runner-up in wine competition
The winemaker at Groot Phesantekraal in the Durbanville Wine Valley has been awarded the runner-up title in a prestigious wine competition.
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Polisie vra dat teistering van meisie wat soos Joslin Smith lyk, stop
Joslin Smith word steeds vermis nadat sy in 2024 verdwyn het. Haar ma en twee mans is lewenslank tronk toe gestuur weens haar verdwyning.
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Public warned after puffer fish with lethal toxin appear on local beaches
City warns beachgoers after toxic puffer fish wash up on Cape Town beaches following strong winds and rough seas, urging public caution.
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Cape Town mayor urges anti-corruption push, rejects procurement law
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has responded to Cosatu’s criticism of the City’s Constitutional Court bid to invalidate the Public Procurement Act.
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Cape Town to turn civic centre parking lot into affordable homes
The City of Cape Town has greenlit plans to develop a parking facility at the civic centre into affordable housing and mixed-use development.
