Firebreaks to cut the spread of blazes

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The City of Cape Town Council has started blocking off areas of Imizamo Yethu to allow for road access and firebreaks.

76 evacuated after fire destroys Malmesbury hospital

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The Swartland District Hospital may be out of commission for months after a fire engulfed the health care facility at the weekend.

Project to help solve the water crisis

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Three Stellenbosch University students have embarked on a crowd-funding initiative in an effort to raise awareness on the sustainability of groundwater resources. ...

Ex-con pens tell-all books

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A man who was imprisoned two years ago is using his experience to inspire others through storytelling.

Robbers hit mall in '5-hour crime spree'

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Store owners at the Gugulethu Square Mall arrived at work to broken windows and empty shelves, after a group of men allegedly robbed numerous shops.

March highlights plight of Khayelitsha residents

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Human rights organisations joined an anti-crime march in Khayelitsha as part of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children.

MEC slams summer holiday violence

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Western Cape Health MEC Nomafrench Mbombo said interpersonal violence was the leading cause of injuries during last year’s festive season.

Get set! Life's all a Rage in Plett

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MORE THAN R45million has been brought into the local economy by the Plett Rage Student Festival, according to organiser Anthony Jacobs. He said yesterday that 5000 ...

600 join Cape #16DaysOfActivism march

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Six hundred people took to the streets of Kraaifontein to support the 16 Days of Activism Against Violence Against Women and Children.

Centre provides pupils safe place to study

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For 16 years, UYesu Unathi has been providing a safe, secure study environment and career advice to matric pupils in Khayelitsha.

Quadriplegic uses painting skills to inspire others

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Cape Town man Brenton Swartz uses his skill of painting with his mouth to inspire severely disabled children.

97% of all lost or stolen bank cards linked to fraud

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The South African Banking Risk Information Centre has warned consumers to be vigilant when using their bank cards during the upcoming festive season.

Top conservationist survives 'surprise' elephant attack

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World renowned conservationist Ian Redmond has expressed shock after he was charged by an elephant while out in the field in Kenya