Three children receive life-changing reconstructive surgery at Tygerberg Hospital

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Three young children received a life-changing reconstructive surgery at Tygerberg Hospital on Thursday, November 20, through a partnership between the Smile Foundation ...

City’s fire services stop blaze in Kuils River, no damages reported

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The City said its fire services extinguished a fire in Kuils River on Thursday night, November 20, with no injuries or property damage reported.

UWC study finds traditional medicine could help safeguard fertility in diabetic men

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Traditional medicinal plants may offer new solutions for protecting fertility in diabetic men, according to the new study.

Cape Town Christmas Cat Show to bring festive feline flair to Durbanville

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Cat enthusiasts are in for a treat this festive season as the Cape Town Christmas Cat Show returns on Saturday, November 22.

Kruskal Avenue upgrades boosts Bellville CBD

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The City said a second phase of upgrades at Kruskal Avenue has been completed in the Bellville CBD, a key step in its long-term plan to revitalise the area.

Surgeons at Tygerberg Hospital perform groundbreaking limb reconstruction

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A team of orthopaedic surgeons at Tygerberg Hospital has performed an innovative limb reconstruction procedure, which Stellenbosch University (SU) described as the ...

Measles outbreaks escalate in Western Cape: A call for increased vaccinations

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The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness said it has noted an increase in measles outbreaks in areas such as Khayelitsha, Mfuleni, Eerste River, Somerset ...

City invites public input on Kruis Road upgrade plans in Brackenfell

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The City of Cape Town is calling on residents to have their say on the proposed upgrades to Kruis Road in Brackenfell, between Bottelary Road and Ronelle Street, ...

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat celebrates 200 shows

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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat has reached an impressive milestone of 200 shows, celebrated with cake and festivities at Theatre on the Bay. Since ...

Meet the most influential people from Kuils River, Kraaifontein

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The community activists from Kuils River and Kraaifontein were among the Top 30 of the Influential Men & Women of the Year that were honoured by a private company ...

Groundbreaking method utilises dinosaur eggshells for accurate fossil dating

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A groundbreaking study led by a Stellenbosch University researcher has unveiled a new technique that uses fossilized dinosaur eggshells to determine the age of rocks ...

City of Cape Town collaborates with international organisation to end homelessness

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The Mould Empower Serve (MES) non-profit, which operates three branches that serve homeless people in the northern suburbs, has applauded the City for joining a ...

Police investigate attempted murder after five men shot in Fisantekraal

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Durbanville police are investigating attempted murder cases after five men aged between 24 and 31 were shot and wounded in Fisantekraal on Sunday night, November ...

Health department urges HIV and TB patients to ‘come back to care’

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The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has launched a renewed call for residents who have missed appointments or stopped HIV or TB treatment to return ...

City invites public comment on proposed sale of Stikland land for long-distance bus hub

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The City has called on the public to have their say on the proposed sale of City-owned land in Stikland, Bellville, which could soon be a place for a long-distance ...

Sale of Kraaifontein industrial land set to unlock investment and jobs

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A prime 9.23-hectare industrial site in Kraaifontein has been sold for just over R60 million, according to the City, paving the way for private investment and job ...

Study finds potentially harmful flavourings in baby foods sold in South Africa

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A new Stellenbosch University study has found that many packaged foods marketed for babies and young children in South Africa contain flavourings that could negatively ...

Garden Town Stellenbosch festival: A celebration of nature and horticulture

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Garden Town Stellenbosch festival will return from October 31 to November 9 to bring botanical displays, insightful workshops, engaging talks, markets and unique ...

Understanding the geyser ripple-control testing in Kuils River

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The City will be conducting testing of its geyser ripple-control systems between Monday, October 27 and Friday, November 21 in Langverwacht, Kuils River and surrounds ...

Hold Hope campaign delivers food packages to families in Kraaifontein

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The World Mission Society Church of God donated thirty food packages for vulnerable community members during a visit in Bloekombos, Kraaifontein on Thursday, October ...

Police seize R8 million in counterfeit goods during Bellville operation

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Western Cape police, in collaboration with various law enforcement and industry partners, conducted a seizure operation in Bellville on Thursday, October 23. The ...

Avoiding scams: Why purchasing from secondary markets can cost you

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Thinking about Facebook Marketplace, Viagogo or Gumtree for that sold out concert ticket? You may be putting yourself in danger and become the victim of fraud.

‘Early detection improves survival, so speak out about breast cancer’

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Tygerberg Hospital has encouraged women who notice lumps or changes in their breasts to visit their nearest primary health care clinic for free clinical screenings ...

Police recover cellphones worth R500 000 stolen in Khayamnandi, Bellville

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A total of 51 cellphones stolen in Khayamnandi and Bellville were recovered on Thursday, October 16, police said.

World Homeless Day celebrations in the northern suburbs

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Mould Empower Serve (MES) non-profit organisation united communities to raise awareness about homelessness.