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Surfers unite to upskill youth
The spirit of community and resilience was on full display at Muizenberg Beach on Saturday 9 May as the 9Miles Project hosted its second annual 100Wave Challenge, raising more than R280 000 to support vulnerable youth in underserved coastal communities.
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May 19, 2026
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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
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‘Small breakthroughs with patients’, motivates nurse
For more than four decades, senior nurse Linda Shah has dedicated her life to caring for some of the most vulnerable members of the community.
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May 19, 2026
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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
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City’s response to beach pain
The City of Cape Town responds to a resident's letter, “Why is Fish Hoek Beach being neglected”, People’s Post, 5 May
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May 19, 2026
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Freemasons tell their story at Fish Hoek Library side hall
Residents interested in history, philosophy and local heritage are invited to attend a public talk on Freemasonry at the Fish Hoek Library side hall on Thursday 14 May.
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May 12, 2026
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Seaweed could be major crop
The Shark Museum in Simon’s Town hosted a public talk over the weekend exploring the future of seaweed cultivation and its potential role in sustainability and economic development.
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May 12, 2026
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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
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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
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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
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Beyond the ballot: Are young voters aware?
Hello partner!
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May 05, 2026
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Boulders claim podium in travel rankings
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
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Orphan Annie is in town
Fish Hoek High School is set to light up the stage with its production of the beloved musical Annie, running from Wednesday 13 to Saturday 16 May.
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May 05, 2026
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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
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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
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Book of Marina da Gama 50 years
INTRODUCED INNOVATIONS INCLUDING AN ECOLOGIST AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
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April 28, 2026
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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
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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
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14% decrease in road deaths
The Western Cape recorded a 14% decrease in road deaths over the Easter period, with 19 fatalities compared to 22 last year.
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April 14, 2026
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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
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Battle site a provincial heritage
PROTECTS KEY REMNANTS OF THE 1795 BATTLE OF MUIZENBERG
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April 14, 2026
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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
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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
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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
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Fundraiser ticks all the boxes
The 1st Muizenberg Sea Scout Group are hoping their third Annual Easter Fun Fundraiser, held on Saturday 4 April, would surpass their previous target and help their upcoming projects for this year.
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April 07, 2026
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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
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Help the Seal Rescue crew get a new bakkie by giving
The Hout Bay Seal Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre (HBSRC) has become a lifeline for injured, orphaned and entangled Cape fur seals along the Western Cape coast.
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March 31, 2026
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Three successful rescues for NSRI Simon's Town in days
The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) in Simon's Town successfully re-floated and secured an unmanned sailing yacht that had broken free from its moorings during strong winds on Monday 23 March.
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March 31, 2026
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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
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IEC outlines voting plans
A QUEUE-MANAGEMENT SYSTEM TO BE INTRODUCED TO IMPROVE VOTER FLOW AND REDUCE CONGESTION
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