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Urgent call for action
The Pelican Park Ratepayers' and Residents' Association (PPRRA) has submitted an urgent appeal to mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and other City of Cape Town officials, requesting intervention in what residents describe as longstanding service-delivery and infrastructure failures in the community.
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November 19, 2025
Southern Mail
Festive season crime alert
As the festive season nears and celebrations get underway, the Grassy Park Police station commander has warned of a likely rise in crime, with concerns about serious offences such as attempted murder and theft from motor vehicles.
1 min |
November 12, 2025
Southern Mail
Cee-Jay's transplant triumph
Kidney transplant recipient, Cee-Jay Zimmerie, 17, received a hero's welcome after returning to Crestway High School just three months after his operation.
1 min |
November 05, 2025
Southern Mail
Haven Shelter aids more homeless
The Haven Night Shelter in Retreat unveiled its new expanded space on World Homeless Day on Friday, October 10.
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October 15, 2025
Southern Mail
Officers deployed to boost safety
The Neighbourhood Security Officers (NSO) team had been officially launched on Thursday, September 25, at the sub-council 18 offices on Buck Road, Lotus River, in a bid to strengthen the fight against crime.
1 min |
October 08, 2025
Southern Mail
Rural roads repaired after severe flooding
Residents in Schaapkraal said they were relieved by the road rehabilitation, after a collapsed pipeline caused blockages and upstream flooding during the winter months.
1 min |
September 17, 2025
Southern Mail
Wynberg fights gambling bid
The Wynberg Residents' and Ratepayers' Association (WRRA) is opposing a gambling license for two pubs in Church Street, Wynberg.
1 min |
September 10, 2025
Southern Mail
Kudu Avenue fury
Discontent is mounting along Kudu Avenue as residents criticise the City’s approach to a recent pavement upgrade.
2 min |
August 20, 2025
Southern Mail
Residents protest against 'demolition of home extensions'
Residents of the 12-year-old New Horizon in Pelican Park staged a picket on Saturday, July 26, after the City of Cape Town issued notices to demolish extensions to their RDP houses to make way for new pavements.
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August 06, 2025
Southern Mail
CHIEF MINISTER CHANDRABABU NAIDU UNVEILS GREEN HYDROGEN VALLEY DECLARATION
The ambitious declaration outlines a comprehensive roadmap for building India's largest ecosystem for green hydrogen production, research, and application; the policy aims to make Andhra Pradesh a pivotal hub in India's green economy transition
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July 23, 2025
Southern Mail
COPIOUS INFLOW OF FUNDS FOR TRIBAL WELFARE IN TIRUPATI, SAYS MINISTER
Minister for Tribal, Women and Child Welfare G. Sandhya Rani receiving representations from the public during her visit to Tirupati on Monday.
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July 23, 2025
Southern Mail
'NO ISSUES FOUND': AIR INDIA COMPLETES FUEL CONTROL SWITCH INSPECTION IN ALL BOEING 787, 737 AIRCRAFTS
Air India said that it had started voluntary inspections on 12 July, and completed them within the prescribed time limit set by the DGCA.
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July 23, 2025
Southern Mail
DO NOT BORROW PT PERIODS FOR YOUR LESSONS, T.N. DEPUTY CM UDHAYANIDHI STALIN APPEALS TO TEACHERS
\"My request to teachers on behalf of the students is only one: I urge you not to borrow the PT period to teach your lessons. I am making this request in the presence of the Minister for School Education,\" Mr. Udhayanidhi said, garnering a round of applause from students
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July 23, 2025
Southern Mail
TB HIV care tackles teen pregnancy in Parkwood
TB HIV Care will be reaching out to the communities of Parkwood and surrounds to offer its services at Masjidus Sabr Mosque, Blackbird Avenue, in Parkwood, on Thursday July 17.
1 min |
July 16, 2025
Southern Mail
How men and women buy homes differently
Why women are leading the South African property market
2 min |
July 16, 2025
Southern Mail
High-speed chase ends with arrest in Muizenberg
Police and metro police apprehended a 43 year old man in a high speed car chase that started in Wynberg and ended in Muizenberg on Monday July 7.
1 min |
July 16, 2025
Southern Mail
Sando Trust fuels students education dreams
The Sando Bursary Trust is helping to change the lives of disadvantaged students through financial and mentoring support.
2 min |
July 16, 2025
Southern Mail
Animal Rescue Organisation welcomes new veterinarian
The Ottery-based Animal Rescue Organisation (ARO), welcomed new veterinarian, Dr Esté Spies, who joined the organisation at the beginning of June.
1 min |
July 16, 2025
Southern Mail
Damaged pipeline causes chaos
Residents of Schaap Road and 8th Avenue in Schaapkraal have been dealing with ongoing flooding and incomplete roadworks for more than two months.
2 min |
July 16, 2025
Southern Mail
'She was soft spoken and kind-hearted
\"All this she fought under Woodlands Residence Association, an affiliate of Mitchell’s Plain Coordinating Committee (a United Democratic Front affiliate), which she was the secretary of,\" he said.
2 min |
July 16, 2025
Southern Mail
Challenge Cup champs crowned
Habitual tournament winners, Gugulethu's Cape Town Roses cemented their dominance in the Engen Knockout Challenge girls' under-20 division when they beat RV United 2-0, at Erica Park, in Belhar, on Sunday to claim a historic fourth consecutive title.
2 min |
July 16, 2025
Southern Mail
Problem building issue
On the southwestern corner of Kendal Road and Main Road in Diep River lies a municipal piece of land that is mostly vacant, except for a dilapidated old ablution building, a farmhouse, and some informal parking used by school buses and other vehicles.
2 min |
July 09, 2025
Southern Mail
Heartache for Hanover Park, joy for Zizwe
Ocean View played host to arguably one of the most talked-about matches in recent Cape club soccer history.
2 min |
July 09, 2025
Southern Mail
Table tennis prodigy clinches under-15 and senior club titles
Boundary Table Tennis Club's Tamika van As, 12, from Bonteheuwel and a Grade 7 pupil at Athlone North Primary School, was crowned under-15 and senior champion at the weekend's junior and senior club championships, hosted by Duinefontein Table Tennis Club, at Fairview Primary School, in Grassy Park.
1 min |
July 09, 2025
Southern Mail
Job offers for youth after skills training
A group of young people from Ward 110 are celebrating new opportunities after completing a three-month skills training programme, with 22 of the 25 participants securing job offers.
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July 09, 2025
Southern Mail
Lavender Hill shooting leaves one dead, another injured
Steenberg police are investigating a shooting in Muir Court, Lavender Hill, that left one man dead and another injured on Friday, June 27.
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July 09, 2025
Southern Mail
Perivale Primary's teachers also nominated in excellence for teaching
Perivale Primary School teachers, Nicolene Langner and Jameelah Salie, got nominated in excellence in primary school teaching, while Cheryl Alexander got nominated in excellence in Grade R teaching.
1 min |
July 09, 2025
Southern Mail
Six-year-old Tyler Cupido rescued
Six-year-old Tyler Cupido came close to drowning after being swept away by flood-waters while walking home from school in Parkwood on Wednesday, June 25.
3 min |
July 02, 2025
Southern Mail
'Gentleman's Day' shaping young men
Grade 12 boys at Pelican-Park High School were given the opportunity to learn what it means to be a gentleman, and how the decisions they make today could impact their future, during a special workshop held on Saturday, June 21.
3 min |
July 02, 2025
Southern Mail
Teachers honoured at national awards
Hard work paid off for three teachers from Pelican Park High School, who were honoured with National Teaching Awards at a ceremony held at Zwaanswyk Academy in Retreat on Friday, June 20.
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