Tag: Cape Town
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Measles Rising in Western Cape – Vaccination Urged Now
Measles Outbreak Signals Seasonal Health Alert in the Western Cape Measles cases are climbing across the Western Cape, prompting urgent calls from health authorities for parents and caregivers to ensure their children are fully vaccinated. As the festive season arrives and gatherings increase, public health officials warn that unvaccinated or under-vaccinated children are especially at…
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South Africa Bids for 2036 Olympics: Africa’s First Host
South Africa Announces Olympic Bid for 2036 or 2040 South Africa has announced plans to bid for the 2036 or 2040 Olympic and Paralympic Games, a move the government says would mark a historic milestone as the first host nation on the African continent. The announcement, confirmed by government officials on Thursday, signals a strategic…
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South Africa Sets Sights on 2036 or 2040 Olympic Bid
South Africa Announces Bid to Host 2036 or 2040 Olympic Games In a move that would mark a historic milestone for the continent, the South African government revealed plans to bid for the 2036 or 2040 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The announcement, made as Cape Town contemplates its place as a potential host city, signals…
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End of an Era: Irma Stern Museum Closes for Good
After More Than a Half-Century, the Irma Stern Museum Shuts Its Doors The Irma Stern Museum at the University of Cape Town (UCT) has closed for good, ending a storied chapter in Cape Town’s cultural life. After more than 50 years of displaying the work of one of South Africa’s most celebrated painters, the doors…
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End of an Era: The Irma Stern Museum at UCT Closes Its Doors for Good
Historic Closure of a South African Art Landmark The Irma Stern Museum at the University of Cape Town (UCT) has shut its doors for good, marking the end of an era for South Africa’s contemporary art scene. After more than half a century of housing Irma Stern’s remarkable works and serving as a cultural beacon…
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Elsies River CPF: Residents Held Hostage by Gangsters as Violence Surges
Rising violence grips Elsies River The Elsies River community policing forum (CPF) has described the suburb as a locale where residents feel trapped between rival gang activity and limited safety. In a week marked by heightened tension, firearm-related incidents have already disrupted daily life, with two shooting events reported in a short span. The CPF…
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Elsies River CPF: Residents Held Hostage by Gangsters as Shots Ring Out
Two shootings in one week spark alarm in Elsies River The Elsies River community is sounding the alarm after two separate shooting incidents rocked the suburb this week. Local residents say the pace and escalation of violence are turning daily life into a tense struggle for safety. The Elsies River CPF (Community Policing Forum) has…
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Elsies River CPF Alleges Residents Held Hostage by Gang Violence amid Two Shootings This Week
Community under Siege: CPF sounds the alarm in Elsies River The Elsies River community policing forum (CPF) has raised the alarm that residents are being held hostage by gangsters as violence surges in the area. In a week already marked by two shooting incidents, community leaders say fear is shaping daily life, with schools, workplaces,…