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People’s Post Woodstock, Maitland & City
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KNOWN FOR HER FLAMBOYANT STYLE, HAIRDRESSING TALENT AND GENEROSITY
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May 19, 2026
People’s Post Woodstock, Maitland & City
Red Cross marks 70th with burn prevention call
As Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital celebrates 70 years of caring for children, doctors are raising concerns over the persistently high number of severe childhood burn injuries treated annually, most of which are entirely preventable.
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May 19, 2026
People’s Post Woodstock, Maitland & City
After the storm... is not merely a moment
We often speak about storms as if they end when the rain stops. The skies clear. Roads reopen. Schools resume.
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May 19, 2026
People’s Post Woodstock, Maitland & City
Blisters for Bread registration now open
Hundreds of walkers are expected to lace up for this year's Blisters for Bread Charity Family Fun Walk in support of the Peninsula School Feeding Association (PSFA), with proceeds helping to feed vulnerable learners across the Western Cape.
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May 12, 2026
People’s Post Woodstock, Maitland & City
Blood supply runs short as cold months set in
The Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS) is calling on the public to prioritise blood donation during winter, a period when supply is traditionally under strain.
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May 12, 2026
People’s Post Woodstock, Maitland & City
'Making impact' when it matters
Being a firefighter is often defined by urgency, danger and physical endurance.
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May 12, 2026
People’s Post Woodstock, Maitland & City
Classrooms are still filled with dreamers
Returning to my old school recently brought back memories I had not thought about in many years.
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May 12, 2026
People’s Post Woodstock, Maitland & City
Fire and Rescue take a bow
Sirens blared, hoses sprayed and crowds gathered as Capetonians got a front-row seat to the bravery and skill of the City's firefighters during the annual International Firefighters'
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May 12, 2026
People’s Post Woodstock, Maitland & City
Beyond the ballot: Are young voters aware?
A JOURNO'S VOICE
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May 05, 2026
People’s Post Woodstock, Maitland & City
Boulders claim podium
Simon's Town's Boulders Beach recently clinched the world's top spot as one of Cape Town's best-known coastal destinations during a global beach ranking, placing the city firmly on the international tourism map.
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May 05, 2026
People’s Post Woodstock, Maitland & City
Declining vaccination a worry
A rise in measles cases across the Western Cape has raised fresh concerns about declining childhood-vaccination rates and growing gaps in community immunity.
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April 28, 2026
People’s Post Woodstock, Maitland & City
Techno-savs, don't gaze too long into abyss
The consequence of too much convenience seems to be a topic that may hold an ominous future for not only the current but future generations if left unchecked.
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April 28, 2026
People’s Post Woodstock, Maitland & City
Heritage site or holiday stay?
Ever wondered what it would be like to spend the night on Robben Island?
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April 28, 2026
People’s Post Woodstock, Maitland & City
Pending upgrades for Harrington Square area
Harrington Square and its surrounds in the eastern City Bowl are under review, with the City prioritising upgrades to create a safer, more accessible and inviting public space while improving parking and pedestrian safety.
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April 28, 2026
People’s Post Woodstock, Maitland & City
Late applications for Gr R, 1 and 8 to 17 May
Following the closure of applications for Grade R, 1 and 8 learners for the 2027 academic year, the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) says parents who missed the deadline will have until Sunday 17 May to apply as part of its late application process.
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April 28, 2026
People’s Post Woodstock, Maitland & City
Applications for fellowship close this week
Grade 12 learners who display academic excellence and entrepreneurial potential have until Thursday 30 April to apply for The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Fellowship Programme.
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April 28, 2026
People’s Post Woodstock, Maitland & City
14% decrease in W Cape Faster road deaths
A 36,1% DROP IN DUI ALCOHOL ARRESTS
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April 14, 2026
People’s Post Woodstock, Maitland & City
'We rescue and rebuild lives'
At 27, Salome Geiger arrived in Cape Town alone, without knowing anyone, stepping into a life she describes as both exciting and overwhelming.
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April 14, 2026
People’s Post Woodstock, Maitland & City
The struggle to make telling the truth safe
There is a familiar moment in South Africa’s public hearings - a witness shifts uneasily, pauses mid-sentence, and offers fragments instead of certainty.
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April 14, 2026
People’s Post Woodstock, Maitland & City
Home boy and golden girl bring Two Oceans Ultra gold home
History was made at the Two Oceans Marathon on Saturday 11 April, as the women's and men's races produced memorable performances one from a dominant champion and the other from an unexpected winner.
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April 14, 2026
People’s Post Woodstock, Maitland & City
Uphill battle for citizens
It has been a tough start to the month for consumers as the fuel hike was implemented from Wednesday 1 April as well as an average electricity tariff increase of 8,76% for Eskom customers.
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April 07, 2026
People’s Post Woodstock, Maitland & City
Stolen bicycle replaced
HOPE IN HUMANITY HAS BEEN RESTORED - MOM
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April 07, 2026
People’s Post Woodstock, Maitland & City
Taxis and buses monitoring the oil market
The South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) said given that most minibus taxis operate on diesel, which is largely unregulated, the significant price increase means the industry will continue to absorb the greatest impact of the current fuel price adjustments.
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April 07, 2026
People’s Post Woodstock, Maitland & City
Simply listening and understanding is key
As fleeting and unpredictable as the weather can be, so too have our personal lives become in the ever shifting global and economic landscape.
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April 07, 2026
People’s Post Woodstock, Maitland & City
Conformity is mistaken for righteousness
I wrote a story on a Gender-based violence (GBV) case before about Thandokazi (not her real name) who reached out, had her partner arrested and left an abusive partner only to meet someone who mirrored the same controlling behaviour.
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March 31, 2026
People’s Post Woodstock, Maitland & City
Breakthrough in TB fight
Nearly 40 000 people were tested for tuberculosis (TB) in February this year, the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness says.
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March 31, 2026
People’s Post Woodstock, Maitland & City
Library marks important milestone
The Observatory Library has been a valuable resource for over a century, and this month celebrates 128 years.
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March 31, 2026
People’s Post Woodstock, Maitland & City
Officials call for calm at school
Ward 56 councillor Cheslyn Steenberg has called on the Western Cape Education Department (WCED), local schools and stakeholders to champion the implementation of cultural diversity programmes in schools.
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March 24, 2026
People’s Post Woodstock, Maitland & City
Kindness is not just virtue, it's a responsibility
A JOURNO'S VOICE
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March 24, 2026
People’s Post Woodstock, Maitland & City
Blood stocks are running 'dangerously low'
Blood stocks in the Western Cape are running dangerously low ahead of the Easter weekend, a traditionally critical period marked by increased emergencies, prompting an urgent call for donors to step forward.
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