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How a cycling group is trying to make Cape Town’s roads safer

Ghost bikes, an initiative that started in the US, honours cyclists who have died

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Photo Essay | 19 December 2025

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Housing activist group wants to bid for R87-million property

The City of Cape Town has announced that the old Woodstock hospital, which has been occupied by hundreds of people since 2017, will be sold

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News | 19 December 2025

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SA doctor in the firing line for stand on Palestine

Health Professions Council to decide by end of January on inquiry into Tlaleng Mofokeng

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News | 19 December 2025

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Thousands of families live on railway reserves without water, electricity or rubbish collection

People have occupied the railway line between Langa and Bonteheuwel train stations since 2019 and at old Philippi depot since 2020

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News | 18 December 2025

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How an arms company tried to block your right to know - and failed

Integrated Convoy Protection misled the court

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Opinion | 17 December 2025

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Solution to Dunoon’s railway occupation foiled

People living on Transnet land were meant to be relocated in 2013. But the plan stalled when more people moved onto the railway tracks.

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News | 16 December 2025

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City of Cape Town is a step closer to operating train services

Council approves business plan but devolution of rail will depend on funding from the Treasury

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Brief | 16 December 2025

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Thriving township karate dojos have struggle roots

“Karate is not only about kicking and punching but also building the character of the individual”

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Photo Essay | 15 December 2025

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City of Cape Town hits back against extortion

SANCO accused of threats and intimidation at MyCiTI bus depot; denies any link to extortion

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Feature | 12 December 2025

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“A soap opera with bodyslams”: meet Cape Town’s pro wrestlers

Unique characters take to the ring in an epic display of physicality

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Photo Essay | 12 December 2025

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Living on R2,320 a month: Here’s how a pensioner spends her grant

“Sometimes by the 15th of the month, the groceries are all done,” says 61-year-old Noah Libbie

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News | 11 December 2025

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Police fail to confiscate firearms from domestic violence perpetrators, report finds

Guns are used in 35% of murders of women

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News | 11 December 2025

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After the shelter: Cape Town’s urgent need to house homeless people

Shelters and Safe Spaces are only stop-gap solutions. Transitional accommodation and support is needed, say experts.

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News | 10 December 2025

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Protesters demand Cape Town holocaust centre recognise genocide in Gaza

The vigil also marks International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide

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Brief | 9 December 2025

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GroundUp wins court case against Gauteng government

Social development department must disclose all grants made to organisations from 2014 to 2024

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Law | 8 December 2025

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Three candidates recommended for Lottery chair

Portfolio committee’s recommendation must be confirmed by national assembly, and then Minister Parks Tau has the final say

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Brief | 5 December 2025