Mdzananda Animal Clinic brings Christmas cheer to 332 pets in Khayelitsha

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The Mdzananda Animal Clinic and Shelter spread festive joy to pets across Khayelitsha on Tuesday, December 23, distributing 332 food gift packs to dogs and cats ...

Multiple informal settlement fires leave scores homeless in Western Cape

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City's Disaster Risk Management officials and Gift of the Givers teams are responding to multiple scenes following informal settlement fires across the Western Cape, ...

Safety tips for hikers following fatal and medical incidents on Lion’s Head

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Wilderness Search and Rescue (WSAR) has urged hikers to exercise extreme caution on Lion’s Head after a fatal fall and several medical emergencies were reported ...

One injured, dozens displaced in Mbekweni shack fire

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Around 40 informal dwellings were destroyed in a fire that broke out at the Thembani Informal Settlement in Mbekweni on Saturday night, December 20, and left several ...

Stay safe from measles this festive season

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The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has urged parents and caregivers to ensure that children are fully vaccinated this festive season, as measles ...

De Grendel Lions Club raises awareness on domestic violence

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The De Grendel Lions Club hosted a successful awareness initiative on December 5, partnering with Cedar Spar in Bothasig to combat domestic violence. The event featured ...

Stargazing study shows promise for improving mental health in South Africa

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A pioneering South African research project is turning to the night sky to address rising mental health challenges, with early findings showing that stargazing can ...

Metro Police arrest suspect in Table View drug bust

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In a swift operation, Table View police arrest a 51-year-old man for drug dealing, uncovering crystal methamphetamine, cannabis, and a large sum of cash.

Waste Forum launches at UWC to tackle rising environmental risks of disposable nappies

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New research showing that disposable nappies can take up to 500 years to decompose, and that South Africa generates about 900 000 tons of nappy waste annually, has ...

Winning writers celebrated

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Join the West Coast Writers Circle as they celebrate creativity and talent at their festive meeting, where outstanding writers like Dawn Rae and Glynis Goyns were ...

De Grendel Lions honoured with five district awards

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Members of the De Grendel Lions Club received an unexpected boost at the Lions District 410W Mid-Year Conference in Paarl, walking away with five prestigious awards ...

That Summer Show

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Join in on an unforgettable evening at That Summer Show on December 7 at the Milnerton Methodist Hall, featuring an incredible cast including magician Chris Welsch ...

Justice for Joan

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Tercia Joubert expresses outrage over the unfair treatment of 83-year-old Joan Wessels by the City of Cape Town following a sewage disaster. How can such injustice ...

Bloubergstrand surfer faces seal attack amid rabies warnings

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Bloubergstrand surfer Hjalmar Larsen, 47, faced a shocking seal attack while surfing, resulting in multiple injuries and raising concerns about rabies in the area. ...

UWC study finds traditional medicine could help safeguard fertility in diabetic men

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Traditional medicinal plants may offer new solutions for protecting fertility in diabetic men, according to the new study.

Measles outbreaks escalate in Western Cape: A call for increased vaccinations

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The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness said it has noted an increase in measles outbreaks in areas such as Khayelitsha, Mfuleni, Eerste River, Somerset ...

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat celebrates 200 shows

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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat has reached an impressive milestone of 200 shows, celebrated with cake and festivities at Theatre on the Bay. Since ...

Groundbreaking method utilises dinosaur eggshells for accurate fossil dating

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A groundbreaking study led by a Stellenbosch University researcher has unveiled a new technique that uses fossilized dinosaur eggshells to determine the age of rocks ...

Parklands pupils’ programme runs in space

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Six innovative pupils from Parklands College have made history by having their computer programme run aboard the International Space Station as part of the prestigious ...

U-turn thrift shop opens at shopping centre

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Canal Walk Shopping Centre partners with U-turn Homeless Ministries to launch a new thrift shop, providing vital support for the homeless community in the Western ...

City rolls out safer streets project

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Discover how Cape Town's Urban Mobility Directorate is transforming neighbourhoods with new traffic-calming measures and pedestrian footways, enhancing safety for ...

Residents unite to improve Table View

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Join the Table View community in shaping a safer and cleaner suburb through the establishment of a City Improvement District. Participate in the Urban Management ...

Health department urges HIV and TB patients to ‘come back to care’

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The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has launched a renewed call for residents who have missed appointments or stopped HIV or TB treatment to return ...

Promoting peace in schools

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Join the Blouberg Rotary Club in celebrating creativity and cultural harmony at the 'Peace in Schools' event, where students express the meaning of peace in South ...

Misunderstandings at Milnerton CPF

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Glenda Pontes, a former chairperson of the Milnerton Central Neighbourhood Watch, defends Mariel Davila-Buys against accusations of misconduct in a heartfelt letter, ...