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Celebrating a legacy
As the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children kicked off this week, Ilitha Labantu, in partnership with the Desmond Tutu Centre for Religion and Social Justice at the University of the Western Cape, hosted the Mandisa Monakali Inaugural Lecture on Tuesday, November 25.
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November 27, 2025
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Two dead, eight injured
The Nyanga community is reeling after a shooting at the Nyanga taxi terminus this morning, Wednesday, November 12, which left two women dead, and eight people injured.
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November 20, 2025
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Centre empowers boys
In an effort to build self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and confidence among young boys, the Etafeni Day Care Centre has launched a three-month life skills programme in Nyanga
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November 13, 2025
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Sewage nightmare sinks homes
For residents of the SST informal settlement in Town Two, each day begins with uncertainty. Beneath their shacks runs a sewer line that has become a constant source of danger - and despair.
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November 06, 2025
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CODETA leads prayer service
Pastors, taxi operators, and community members gathered at Oliver Tambo Hall in Khayelitsha on Sunday, October 26 for a prayer service organised by the Congress Democratic Taxi Association (CODETA).
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October 30, 2025
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Fire leaves 150 families homeless
A young man, allegedly on drugs, from Khayelitsha's S informal settlement, is alleged to have caused a devastating fire that destroyed more than 60 shacks and left over 150 families homeless on Thursday, October 16.
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October 23, 2025
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International Day of the Girl Child
In honour of International Day of the Girl Child, the New Heritage Foundation hosted a dialogue at LEAP Maths and Science School in Langa.
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October 16, 2025
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Empowering young men
A gathering at the Ikhwezi Community Centre in Gugulethu saw men and women come together, sharing wisdom, guidance, and encouragement, to ensure that boys preparing to undergo the traditional initiation ritual of ulwaluko this summer are fully equipped and compliant with all its requirements.
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October 09, 2025
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Healing through 'Our Stories, Our Voices'
Stories of survival and resilience took centre stage at a Waterfront bookstore when Ilitha Labantu launched the second edition of its anthology, Our Stories, Our Voices: From Pain to Power.
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October 02, 2025
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Fighting gender-based violence
Nyanga Men Empowerment, nonprofit organisation has made a call for 'real men' to take the lead in the battle against crime.
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September 25, 2025
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Gun violence grips Nyanga
Two people, a man and a woman, were shot dead and three others wounded in shootings at the Barcelona and Europe informal settlements in Nyanga on Monday morning.
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September 18, 2025
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Activist in wheelchair vows to fight GBV
\"Even though I am in a wheelchair, I must be the first one to say no to the abuse of women, children, and those who are in wheelchairs like me,\" said Luyanda Veleko, a newly recruited ambassador for the Western Cape Department of Social Development's Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Ambassador programme.
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September 11, 2025
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Seniors rally for respect
“Our seniors deserve to be treated with respect, integrity, and dignity,” says Pat Lee, echoing the call of hundreds of elderly residents who took to the streets this week.
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September 04, 2025
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Vandalism hits Monwabisi Beach
Monwabisi Beach, the stretch of coastline behind Khayelitsha, has fallen into disarray after years of vandalism and neglect — sparking concern among residents about the City’s commitment to maintaining vital public spaces.
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August 28, 2025
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Toddler's death raises urgent safety concerns
A two-year-old boy from the Down Town informal settlement near Philippi train station died after being struck by a train on Saturday, August 9.
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August 21, 2025
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Science week in Khayelitsha
The Kuyasa Library in Khayelitsha became a hub of discovery as pupils and residents explored hands-on science activities during a two-day programme hosted by the Ithemba Laboratory for Accelerator Based Science (iThemba LABS) and the South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON).
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August 14, 2025
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Swartklip to be torn down
The Swartklip Indoor Sports Centre will be demolished following years of structural failure, vandalism, and confirmed safety risks.
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August 07, 2025
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Heartbreaking details of Lolitha's murder
The father of seven-year-old Lolitha Kowa, Zukisani Sikade, struggled to contain his emotions as he recounted the horror of hearing that his daughter was brutally murdered during the first court appearance of the two accused in the case.
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July 31, 2025
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Golden Arrow bus attacks
Nyanga and Phillipi communities have voiced their shock and sadness following a petrol bomb attack on two Golden Arrow buses on Govan Mbeki Road, which injured 11 passengers.
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July 24, 2025
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SAFA challenges stadium development plans
The City of Cape Town’s proposed mixed-use development at Athlone Stadium has drawn widespread concern from across the metro.
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July 17, 2025
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Youth urged to help curb crime
Police and the Mfuleni Community Policing Forum (CPF) have called on young people in the Mfuleni policing precinct to get involved in efforts to reduce crime in their communities.
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July 10, 2025
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Don't miss PFL Africa's first event
Nkosi Ndebele will headline PFL Africa in GrandWest on Saturday July 19.
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July 10, 2025
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Ladles of Love all set to serve
The Ladles of Love team is hard at work preparing for Mandela Day.
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July 10, 2025
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Bo Kaap star shooting his way up the ranks
\"That is one of the greatest tries you will see from one of the greatest young talents on planet earth right now,\" said a commentator who summed up Haashim Pead's latest try at the U20 World Championship in Italy.
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July 10, 2025
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Grammy winner peforms in Kayamandi
The Stellenbosch International Chamber Music Festival (SICMF) will be presenting a free 100-piece Festival Concert Orchestra (FCO) at the Kayamandi High School on Sunday. July 13 at noon.
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July 10, 2025
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Bob Mowday big band hosts charity concert
Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of music and compassion as the Bob Mowday Big Band takes the stage at Pinewood Village this Saturday.
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July 10, 2025
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Lamta presents new fantasy show
Luitingh Alexander Musical Theatre Academy (LAMTA) will present BEYOND - a new fantasy cirque experience running at Theatre on the Bay from Thursday July 17 to Saturday July 26.
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July 10, 2025
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Fast 3 net- ball action at Tygervalley
High-speed netball and epic noodle battles were the order of the day at the Kellogg's Instant Noodles Fast 3 Champs, a
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July 10, 2025
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Khayelitsha taps run dry
It has been a hellish weekend for the people of Khayelitsha, who were without water in their households as the City of Cape Town continued emergency repairs to its water infrastructure.
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July 10, 2025
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Yongama Takane Shines at SASCE Finals
Teachers and pupils from Harry Gwala Secondary School in Makhaza, Khayelitsha, are celebrating the achievements of their school choir at the South African Schools Choral Eisteddfod (SASCE) national finals, held in Randburg, Gauteng.
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