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People’s Post Claremont & Rondebosch
Tumi Morake on at Baxter soon
After years of captivating international audiences, Tumi Morake, South Africa's beloved “First Lady of Comedy”, is making an emotional and electric return to a venue that feels like home: the Baxter Theatre, for a two-week exclusive run as part of the JiVE Cape Town Funny Festival from Tuesday 17 to Sunday 29 June.
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May 20, 2025
People’s Post Claremont & Rondebosch
Letter provokes dialogue
The City of Cape Town has come out strongly against its criticism of public policing in the metro after an emotionally-charged open letter entitled “Cape Town is Bleeding and the City is Watching” by community activist Tarryn Bell.
2 min |
May 20, 2025
People’s Post Claremont & Rondebosch
Collaboration required
On World Asthma Day health experts and global organisations are calling for urgent action to make asthma treatment accessible to all.
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May 20, 2025
People’s Post Claremont & Rondebosch
Traders, apply now for a spot at the Tygerberg reserve
Registered informal traders, especially those offering locally-produced, handmade and artisanal goods are encouraged to apply for a trading spot at the Tygerberg Nature Reserve.
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May 20, 2025
People’s Post Claremont & Rondebosch
Nomfundo pushing SA jazz boundaries
Jazz vocalist, composer and UCT lecturer Nomfundo Xaluva-Dyantyis said her path into jazz wasn’t planned; it evolved.
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May 20, 2025
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Pioneering medical accessibility
Growing up in the rural KwaZulu-Natal midlands with her grandparents and witnessing and their medical needs, with its lack of medical facilities, made a lasting impression on Dr Winile Makhaye. She saw the huge expenses involved in accessing what was needed to manage their chronic conditions.
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May 20, 2025
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ECD Forum celebrates Mother's Day
Mother’s Day was celebrated by the ECD Forum with a breakfast, acknowledging the ECD sector for helping raise children in our communities.
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May 20, 2025
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Braving the cold for a good cause
More than R1,1 million has been raised through U-turn Homeless Ministries' bold campaign, “A Night on the Streets,” where Captonians were challenged to give up the comfort of their beds to stand in solidarity with those who don’t have one.
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May 20, 2025
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International Nurse's Day celebrated
They are known as the backbone of the health sector and often go beyond the call of duty to ensure patients are taken care of.
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May 20, 2025
People’s Post Claremont & Rondebosch
Karaoke 'gees' at Cannons Creek
Cannons Creek Independent High School’s annual Karaoke Night, held on Thursday 15 May, brought learners together for an unforgettable evening of music and fun.
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May 20, 2025
People’s Post Claremont & Rondebosch
Valley-Omar celebrates 80 years
One of South Africa’s most enduring and unsung thespian heroes, Fahruq Ismail Valley-Omar, will celebrate his 80th birthday on 23 May, marking more than five decades in the performing arts, a career filled with memorable stage roles, television appearances and international film credits, yet surprisingly has no major industry award to his name.
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May 20, 2025
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Preparations underway to dredge Zeekoevlei
The City says their Spatial Planning and Environment Directorate will commence the dredging of Zeekoevlei next month (June).
2 min |
May 20, 2025
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Finding 'faith' when apathy starts to strike
A JOURNO'S VOICE
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May 20, 2025
People’s Post Claremont & Rondebosch
Simphiwe Dana celebrates 20 Years of soulful music
It’s been 20 years since songwriter, singer and social activist Simphiwe Dana touched our souls with her debut album, Zandisile.
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May 13, 2025
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Bomb threat at local mosque
The Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) of South Africa, based in Athlone, has made renewed calls for religious institutions to be safeguarded.
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May 13, 2025
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Metrorail 'free-for-all' a time bomb
The Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry said it was concerned about non-paying commuters at stations such as Steenberg, Stock Road and Nyanga. It said a “commuter free-for-all” is a ticking time bomb that lies at the heart of the city’s public-transport system.
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May 13, 2025
People’s Post Claremont & Rondebosch
Steelband festival celebrates the sound of possibility in CT
The vibrant rhythms of Caribbean steelpan music are set to fill the Baxter Concert Hall in Rondebosch when the Cape Town Steelband Festival returns on Saturday 17 May at 15:00.
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May 13, 2025
People’s Post Claremont & Rondebosch
TMAC and Sightseeing join hands for a remarkable winter experience
To give locals an opportunity to experience some of Cape Town's popular attractions, including the Table Mountain, the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway (TMAC) has partnered with the City Sightseeing company.
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May 13, 2025
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Series records tumble
ABSA RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K
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May 13, 2025
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Lloyd-Webber musical 'Cats' pounces on South Africa
Cats, one of the biggest hits in theatrical history, will return to South African stages later this year.
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May 13, 2025
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Rust-en-Vrede Portrait Award entries close 14 June
One of the country's most respected portrait competitions, the Rust-en-Vrede Portrait Award, will officially open on Thursday 5 June.
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May 13, 2025
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Licence printing resumes
Relief for motorists as licence card printing resumes after months.
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May 13, 2025
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Sifa victorious at debut tourney
Spirit International Football Academy (Sifa) emerged victorious in the first-ever Sifa Cup held on Saturday 26 April at the Cape Academy of Maths, Science and Technology (CAMST) in Constantia, defeating JJ Sporting 3-1 in a thrilling final.
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May 13, 2025
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Matrix programme celebrates their clients' success
City Health and clients in the Matrix® programme celebrated various achievements by participants at a graduation ceremony held at the Dulcie September Civic Centre in Athlone recently.
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May 13, 2025
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2025-'26 Film applications open
The City of Cape Town's Film Office invites filmmakers to apply for support through the City's Film Fund for productions set for completion during the 2025-'26 financial year.
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May 13, 2025
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High-school study shows vapes no less risky than cigarettes
In a survey conducted in 52 high schools across South Africa 17,82% of the learners between Grades 8 and 12 reported currently using vaping products, with 47% vaping within the first hour of waking, suggesting high nicotine addiction. In addition to this, 36,7% reported having tried vaping previously.
3 min |
May 13, 2025
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Seal centre in distress
HBSRC treats and rehabilitates injured and sick victims of entanglement
2 min |
May 13, 2025
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We've come a long way, but are we truly free?
What is freedom if truth can’t move freely? What is democracy if storytellers live in fear, or worse, disappear without a trace?
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May 13, 2025
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Funding crisis hits HIV and TB health services
More than two months after the abrupt withdrawal of Usaid funding left nearly 700 healthcare workers at risk and essential HIV/TB services in crisis, vulnerable children are now facing the most devastating fallout yet.
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May 13, 2025
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Winter initiative for shelters
The City of Cape Town has launched its annual Winter Readiness Programme, allocating R1 million to assist qualifying shelters with essential supplies and operational support as demand for shelter services increases during the colder months.
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