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Tragic shootings in Tafelsig and Philippi East leave seven dead
5+ hour, 7+ min ago (609+ words) Several people were killed and eight others injured in two separate shooting incidents in Tafelsig and Philippi East on Wednesday evening, July 8. According to police, both attacks involved armed suspects who opened fire on groups of people. The motive for…...
Desperate residents of SST informal settlement seek urgent help as sewage crisis worsens
1+ week, 9+ hour ago (454+ words) Shacks at the SST informal settlements are on the verge of sinking. Residents looking at the damage caused by the sewer. Residents of the SST informal settlement in Town Two have reached breaking point as they continue to endure what…...
South Africa's March and March: A peaceful protest against injustice.
1+ week, 1+ day ago (681+ words) Central reporter, Phiri Cawe. It is Tuesday evening, June 30, and I find myself reflecting on the events of the day. Across South Africa, thousands of people participated in the Mabahambe march. As I watched events unfold, I smiled with pride…...
Tribute to Abdullah Ibrahim lights up Artscape
1+ week, 2+ day ago (174+ words) Some of the city's finest musicians came together at Artscape, turning the memorial concert for Abdullah Ibrahim into a masterclass in groove, soul, and improvisation. Saxophonists Buddy Wells and Duncan Johnson, the tenor sax horn section leader, perform alongside flautist…...
Cape Town pays heartfelt tribute to Abdullah Ibrahim
1+ week, 2+ day ago (678+ words) A powerhouse lineup of the Western Cape's finest jazz talent came together for the Abdullah Ibrahim memorial concert at Artscape The memorial concert in honour of acclaimed Cape Town jazz pianist and composer Abdullah Ibrahim at" Arts Cape Opera House…...
Khayelitsha i Khaya Lam: Empowering youth through entrepreneurship and skills development
1+ week, 3+ day ago (629+ words) Kathlego Nathale encouraged young people not to be intimidated by starting small. As Youth Month came to a close, dozens of young people gathered at Joe Slovo Engineering School in Khayelitsha on Saturday, June 27, for the launch of the Khayelitsha…...
Khayelitsha commuters react to proposed 50% My Ci Ti fare increase
1+ week, 3+ day ago (533+ words) Simlise Khanzi said she was shocked at the proposed bus fare increase. Commuters in Khayelitsha have expressed shock and disappointment over the City of Cape Town's proposed 50% increase in My Ci Ti monthly bus fares, saying the hike will place…...
Severe weather warnings issued for Cape Town ahead of cold front
1+ week, 6+ day ago (334+ words) The City of Cape Town's Disaster Risk Management Centre is urging residents to prepare for severe winter weather after the South African Weather Service issued multiple weather warnings ahead of a cold front expected to make landfall on Sunday, June…...
Gugulethu celebrates Youth Day with vibrant race turnout
3+ week, 2+ day ago (448+ words) Runners out in their numbers in Gugulethu on Tuesday June 16, led by bus driver Renee Cupido. As the country commemorates Youth Month and, in particular, Youth Day on June 16, the streets of Gugulethu once again became a colourful spectacle as…...
Cape Town Roses ready for another Engen Challenge
3+ week, 2+ day ago (315+ words) Cape Town Roses coach Xolile Madikane. Cape Town Roses coach Xolile Madikane was once again stressing the need for coaches to play a parent-figure role in the lives of young, developing players. Having adults who understand that they work with…...