South Africa|Western Cape

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New plant discovered in Stellenbosch

“Miracle” iris emerges after decades under a pine plantation

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News | 4 March 2025

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Boxing academy in Mitchells Plain home hopes to train champions

More space and facilities needed for coach Ashley Whiteboy, who runs a free boxing program from his living room and teaches life skills to youth

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Photo Essay | 3 March 2025

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#JusticeforMuhsin: Gay Imam remembered at Cape Town Pride

Pride parade celebrates queerness, love and inclusion

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Photo Essay | 1 March 2025

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Mixed reactions to affordable housing development on Mowbray Golf Course

Some Cape Town residents want the golf course to remain as it is

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News | 28 February 2025

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People trying to seek asylum should not be deported, court hears

Human rights organisation wants Refugees Act amendments declared unconstitutional

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Law | 28 February 2025

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Philippi families demand electricity

But in order for electricity infrastructure to be installed, the City of Cape Town says, some families must move

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News | 27 February 2025

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Concourt judgment on Tafelberg could change future of social housing

Two weeks before the hearing, Western Cape Government announced the Sea Point property will include affordable housing

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News | 27 February 2025

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Serious flaws in SASSA system, MPs are told - again

Unclear why same investigators, with unclear qualifications for the job, have presented more or less the same obvious findings to Parliament a second time

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News | 26 February 2025

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PRASA and City rail agreement finally gets going

But Zackie Achmat criticises plan for lacking firm targets, commitments, and timelines

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News | 26 February 2025

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Parties hold their breath in battle over R300-million Stellenbosch mountain estate

Judgment has been reserved in an urgent application to halt a luxury development on Botmaskop slopes

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News | 24 February 2025

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UCT and SRC strike deal to help students with outstanding debt

The university says it will not be “covering or waiving” any debt

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Brief | 24 February 2025

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Hundreds join pro-Palestine rally in Sea Point

Palestine Solidarity Campaign renews call for SA government to cut ties with Israel, among other demands

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Brief | 22 February 2025

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Ukrainians in Cape Town honour victims of Russian invasion

More protests are planned in Durban and Pretoria

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Brief | 21 February 2025

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Judge blocks bequest to white supremacist organisation

Cape Town man’s bequest to Boerelegioen declared invalid

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Law | 20 February 2025

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Chaos outside Cape Town schools as parents demand places for their children

Parents say their children are subjected to poor learning conditions at Solomon Mahlangu Primary School

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News | 20 February 2025

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Gugulethu housing project delayed by extortion rackets

Over 570 houses “on hold” in Cape Town

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News | 20 February 2025