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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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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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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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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.
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Calls grow for urgent action as Brixton Cemetery faces dumping, vegetation, and security crises
Local newsIllegal dumping, invasive weeds, and security concerns are pushing Brixton Cemetery to breaking point.
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Totalsports Women’s Race 2026 brings pink power and sisterhood to Emmarentia
Local sportFrom elite athletes to first-time runners, women brought energy, determination and plenty of sisterhood to the streets of Emmarentia.
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Melville residents demand answers as week-long water outage sparks protest
Local newsAfter enduring another week without running water, frustrated Melville residents took to the streets, saying enough is enough.
