New drug target identified in fight against deadly malaria parasite

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Stellenbosch University (SU) researchers have identified three tiny proteins in the malaria parasite that could open the door to new treatments for the disease. ...

Three fatalities and a rape reported in the latest Kraaifontein shootings

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Western Cape police are investigating three counts of murder, an attempted murder and rape following three separate shooting incidents that occurred in Wallacedene, ...

Join the auditions for The Penis Dialogues: A musical tackling toxic masculinity

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Clive Barrows Productions invites dynamic actors, dancers, and singers to audition for The Penis Dialogues, a thought-provoking musical that challenges societal ...

Cape Town introduces innovative drive-through for vehicle licence renewals in Brackenfell

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The City has launched its first vehicle licensing renewal drive-through facility in Brackenfell for motorists to renew their vehicle licence discs within five minutes ...

Kraaifontein shooting spree: Seven people shot in separate incidents

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Kraaifontein police are investigating three double murders that happened in separate shooting incidents on Tuesday, September 9.

Casual Day at Paarl School for children with disabilities

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Paarl School for children with disabilities, in Brackenfell, celebrated the Casual Day on Friday,  September 5.

Settle your fines at the Traffic Fine Roadshow in Parow

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Motorists will have an opportunity to settle outstanding fines and warrants at the Parow Civic Centre from Friday, September 12 until Thursday, September 18.

Ravensmead educare receives a boost of playground equipment

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Sunset Educare in Ravensmead received generous gifts of three playground equipment made from recycled tennis balls.

WCBS urges the public to make blood donation part of Heritage Month

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Join the Western Cape Blood Service's campaign this Heritage Month and discover how your blood donation can save lives. Embrace the theme 'Giving Is in My Blood' ...

Help The Rural Child Charity opens new shop in Brackenfell

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As part of the launch of the new shop in Brackenfell, Help The Rural Child Charity is running a special opening competition throughout September.

New musical to premiere at Milnerton Playhouse

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Join the Milnerton Players this Spring for 'The Long Way Home', a vibrant jukebox musical that takes audiences on an emotional journey through music, memory, and ...

Support offered at Durbanville clinic for patients diagnosed with diabetes

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Durbanville Community Day Centre has invited patients diagnosed with diabetes to join their initiative that aims to equip them with the necessary information.

Sarepta residents urged to properly dispose of waste to prevent sewer blockages

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The City has encouraged residents of Sarepta to throw solid waste into refuse bins to avoid blocking sewage pipelines.

Revolutionary robotic surgery: Tygerberg Hospital's first living donor kidney procedure

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Tygerberg Hospital has successfully performed South Africa’s first living donor kidney removal using robotic surgery technology.

Kraaifontein pupils explore career opportunities in the hospitality sector

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GrandWest recently welcomed five students from Hector Peterson High School in Wallacedene, Kraaifontein spanning grades 10 to 12, for a day of career exploration. ...

Help The Rural Child Charity set to open shop in Brackenfell

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Help The Rural Child Charity (HTRC) is set to open a new charity shop at Okavango Junction in Brackenfell on Monday, September 1.

R50 000 cash reward on offer to solve double murder in Bellville

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Western Cape police have offered R50 000 for information that will help arrest and convict perpetrators of a violent crime that resulted in two people killed in ...

How alcohol consumption correlates with fire incidents in Cape Town

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​New research from Stellenbosch University (SU) shows that there is a strong correlation between alcohol consumption and residential fire incidents. ​

Don’t throw away those Cannabis leaves – they are packed with rare compounds

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Analytical chemists from Stellenbosch University (SU) have provided the first evidence of a rare class of phenolics, called flavoalkaloids, in Cannabis leaves.

Alleged jealousy attack: Man arrested after Wallacedene fire kills three

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A 60-year-old man is expected to appear at the Blue Downs Magistrates Court after he was arrested in connection with a deadly house fire in New Rest, Wallacedene, ...

Bring a Bra campaign aims to restore dignity of underprivileged women

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In the spirit of Women's Month, ILoveBoobies and the SCP Radiology have partnered for their annual 'Bring a Bra' initiative.

High Tea marks women’s journeys

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In the spirit of solidarity and transformation, this Women's Day, six accomplished women - all University of the Western Cape (UWC) alumnae - gathered over tea to ...

Five years in prison for Ferdinand Fortuin over bomb threats in Bellville

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The Bellville Regional Court sentenced Ferdinand Fortuin, 49, to five years direct imprisonment on Thursday, August 7, in connection with bomb threats that he made ...

Women’s Day in Stellenbosch: Addressing the challenges faced by farm workers

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Discover how Women’s Day in Stellenbosch brought attention to the urgent challenges faced by women farm workers, as the Tanelle Welff-Dixon Foundation and In Christ ...

Record entries at the inaugural South African preserved products championship

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Agi-Expo is set to announce winners of the South African Preserved Championship on Tuesday, August 19.