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Franklin Players’ inaugural Playground Fest puts inclusion centre stage
Local newsThe two-night festival showcased everything from improv comedy to inspiring performances celebrating disability awareness and community connection.
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Newlands Golden Lions Gymnastics Club is getting smoked out
Local newsNear constant waste fires at an abandoned swimming pool, beside a gymnastics club, continue affecting the children's training and health.
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Fairland artist proves it’s never too late to discover your creativity
Local newsAfter retiring, Pat Thomson picked up a paintbrush and discovered more than a hobby – she found a new purpose,…
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Newlands Golden Lions gymnasts flip lifelong dreams into South African colours
Local newsThe Newlands-based athletes are preparing to compete against the world's best after earning their South African colours through years of…
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Linden Community Policing Forum hosts talk about men and suicide
Local newsA recent Linden suicide prevention talk helped open the conversation about male mental health, warning signs, and how communities can…
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Meet Auckland Park Preparatory School’s new deputy head girl
Local newsSaarah Carrim believes great leadership isn't about having the loudest voice; it is about listening, bringing out the best in…
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Months of darkened streets takes toll on Sophiatown residents
Local newsSafety fears are mounting in Gibson Street, where residents say prolonged streetlight outages have created opportunities for criminal activity and…
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City Power reveals what’s behind Newlands’ months-long power crisis
Local newsAfter months of power disruptions, the power utility has outlined the technical reasons behind the ongoing outages, while residents insist…
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Leading Auckland Park Preparatory School with heart and purpose
Local newsNewly elected head girl Laura Miller wants her leadership year built on confidence, integrity, inclusivity, respect, and fun – while…
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Albertsville community call for lasting solutions to neighbourhood problems at Sector 4 meeting
Local newsYears of complaints over illegal dumping, suspected drug activity, and nuisance properties again took centre stage as residents challenged police…
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Teacher guided by patience and purpose in Victory Park
Local newsFrom moments of self-doubt to the joy of watching a learner’s confidence grow, Atish Sewpersadh reflects on the calling of…
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Safety hazard or heritage site? Tensions rise over abandoned Alberts Farm property
Local newsA decades-old structure inside Alberts Farm remains occupied by caretakers as frustration grows over the city's lack of action.
