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Hanover Park ready to fill the void left by Spurs
Hanover Park FC is ready to step up to fill the void left by Cape Town Spurs in the National First Division (NFD) following their relegation to the Western Cape ABC Motsepi League.
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May 28, 2025
Southern Mail
'Many people have been waiting for their houses for over 30 years'
The project, which commenced in February 2021, is a major upgrade for 159 families.
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May 28, 2025
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Author launches children's book
Athlone author Samantha Adams launched her new book Whiskers, Wobbles, and Wild Ideas, at the Milnerton library earlier this month.
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May 21, 2025
Southern Mail
Young hero saves fish from illegal gill net
Luke Brown, 8, of Frogmore Estate, has received a certificate of recognition from ward councillor Carolynne Franklin after discovering a gill net in the Keysers River at the Zandvlei Nature Reserve.
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May 21, 2025
Southern Mail
Future champs emerge at Barebones championships
Whenever the conversation turns to grassroots MMA in the Mother City, it’s hard not to marvel at the sheer potential waiting to be unleashed.
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May 21, 2025
Southern Mail
Choosing between renting and buying
As South Africans continue to navigate an uncertain economic landscape, the age-old question of whether to rent or buy property is more relevant than ever.
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May 21, 2025
Southern Mail
Finding the right agent to sell your home
According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), some 89% of all homes in the USA are sold by estate agents.
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May 21, 2025
Southern Mail
'Identify and connect with distant relatives'
Guest speaker Micheline Fortuin, a family researcher, said a DNA test gives a breakdown of how your parents contributed to your genetic profile.
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May 21, 2025
Southern Mail
Hedda Gabler brought to life in Baxter stage production
A reworking of Henrik Ibsen’s play Hedda Gabler about one of theatre’s most enduring femme fatales is brought into the 21st century with the distinctively fiery title character played by Rolanda Marais at the Baxter theatre.
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May 21, 2025
Southern Mail
Run for human trafficking survivors
Damian Jutzi, of Kirstenhof, is running the Slave Route Challenge half marathon on Sunday June 1 in support of Not I But We, a social enterprise that provides skills training and employment for human trafficking and gender-based violence survivors.
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May 21, 2025
Southern Mail
'Massive milestone for Manenberg' says star player
Don't be surprised if you see Manenberg's \"dancing\" teacher, Mogammed Shukr Hartzenberg, bobbing around with an extra bounce in his step this week, following his brother Suleiman's 50th appearance for the Stormers and a man-of-the-match award, in his side's 34-24 win in a United Rugby Championship match against Cardiff, at Cape Town's DHL Stadium, last Friday.
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May 21, 2025
Southern Mail
Emil Brice lays down the gloves one last time
The boxing fraternity gathered in Ottery at the weekend to pay their last respects to a man who gave his life to the sport.
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May 21, 2025
Southern Mail
'Some stay at a nearby church and others stay in a tent or with families'
Ottery community leader Keith Blake said he contacted his acquaintances to help Egoli residents with decent building materials after noticing that they had been trying to rebuild homes with pieces salvaged from the flames. The residents include the elderly, disabled and children.
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May 14, 2025
Southern Mail
Cafda's Chadwin rises in Rotaract ranks
Cafda resident Chadwin Petersen, 25, believes that his “environment does not dictate his future” and despite living in a crime-ridden area, he has risen above all challenges.
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May 14, 2025
Southern Mail
TVpresenter motivates Levana Primary children to have vision
Community leader Bradwin Daniels and actor Bradley Williams hosted a motivation day with special guest Laurian Nortje from the educational television programme Hectic Nine-9 on SABC 3 at Levana Primary School on Saturday May 10.
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May 14, 2025
Southern Mail
Zeekoevlei crowned under-19 Freedom Cup champs
Zeekoevlei High School’s under-19 side were crowned winners in their division at the annual Freedom Cup soccer tournament, hosted by Wynberg Boys’ High School, last week.
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May 14, 2025
Southern Mail
Sharpshooter clinches SA singles snooker title
The tense atmosphere in the dimly-lit room at Goodwood Sports Club over the weekend was broken only by the clack of cue balls colliding, as two skilled players competed in the SA snooker singles championship final.
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May 14, 2025
Southern Mail
K9 Patrol Pet Army founder and co-accused arrested
Two arrests have been made following a raid that uncovered appalling scenes of animal cruelty at a Retreat property posing as a non-profit animal shelter.
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May 14, 2025
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Fresh adaption of Hamlet at Masque Theatre
A fresh production of Hamlet is on show at The Masque Theatre until Saturday May 17.
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May 14, 2025
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South Africa's comedian of the year for Funny Festival
Fresh off his double victory at the 2025 Savanna Comics' Choice Awards, KwaZulu-Natal's comedic sensation, Robby Collins, will be bringing his signature wit and storytelling to the 26th annual JiVE Cape Town Funny Festival, powered by KLM. He'll be performing at the iconic Baxter Theatre in Cape Town, South Africa, from Monday June 2 to Sunday June 15.
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May 07, 2025
Southern Mail
Junior league aims to empower budding table tennis players
No stranger to international competition and the pressure that comes with it, Rochica picked up a bronze medal at last year’s African youth championships in Botswana and has competed in tournaments across the continent.
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May 07, 2025
Southern Mail
Music project in dire need of instruments
Ottery musician Jehoiakim Fortune, 17, beamed as he received the gift of a guitar at a fund-raiser for music development.
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May 07, 2025
Southern Mail
'People have also blocked the flats' entrances with bins and stones'
After residents signed petitions and met with the sub-council, the City of Cape Town installed speed humps in Lotus River in June 2022 in Edward Road, Stephen Road, Stanley Road, Gemsbok Avenue (Third to Fourth Avenue), Isaac Road, Kevin Road, Cynthia Road, Esther Road, Doreen Road and George Road.
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May 07, 2025
Southern Mail
Young writers can showcase their talent in City's annual competition
Children between the ages of 9 and 13 can explore their storytelling talent and imagination through the City of Cape Town’s annual writing competition, hosted by the City’s libraries.
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May 07, 2025
Southern Mail
Micro-apartment trend on the rise
With interest rates still close to the highest in more than a decade and city centre rents climbing relentlessly, young South African professionals are being forced to rethink traditional housing.
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May 07, 2025
Southern Mail
Signs that you are ready to get out of the rental market
For many, renting is a necessary step on the journey to homeownership.
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May 07, 2025
Southern Mail
What to know about renting with a friend or partner
Renting a property with a friend or partner can be a fantastic way to share costs and enjoy a larger, more desirable living space.
2 min |
April 30, 2025
Southern Mail
Fight Island delivers fireworks once again
Presented by Savva Savvas’ Insane Boxing Promotions in partnership with ML Boxing Management, the Fight Island event once again delivered fireworks.
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April 30, 2025
Southern Mail
South Peninsula debaters come out tops
Southfield library, in partnership with Meadowridge library, hosted a debating competition on Wednesday, April 16, with 15 pupils going head to head on a range of topics.
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April 30, 2025
Southern Mail
VAT backtrack offers some relief, for now
South Africans heaved a sigh of relief when the proposed value-added tax (VAT) hike was cancelled.
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