Sibulele Kasa

Journalist

Toddler, 3, injured in Mitchell's Plain stabbing incident

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Mitchell's Plain police are investigating a stabbing incident in which a three-year-old girl was injured on Monday night, December 29.

Four fatal drownings recorded in Cape Town this December

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Four fatal drownings have been recorded in Cape Town during the festive season, with two incidents under police investigation and two linked to bathing-related activities, ...

Athlone court murder suspect among three arrested in alleged gang-related crimes

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One of three suspects arrested during a Western Cape Anti-Gang Unit operation targeting gang-related violence on the Cape Flats, Rameez Jacobs, 38, appeared in the ...

Brackenfell Christmas lights shine bright for people and animals alike

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What began as a small, personal Christmas gesture in Brackenfell has grown into a heart-warming community tradition that brings joy not only to people, but to animals ...

New song released on Day of Reconciliation celebrates Cape Town’s resilience

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Music composer and guitarist from Wynberg, Mansoor Jaffer, released his second song and music video titled Mother City Vibes on Tuesday, December 16, to pay tribute ...

Young motorcyclist dies after colliding with stationary truck in Brackenfell

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Brackenfell police have opened a culpable homicide investigation following a deadly crash that claimed the life of a 22-year-old motorcyclist on Monday, December ...

Kraaifontein records second-highest murder rate in SA as cases increase

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Kraaifontein has recorded the second-highest number of murder cases in both the Western Cape and the country, after registering an increase in the latest national ...

Stellenbosch University sets a precedent with its first net zero carbon building

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A building of the Stellenbosch University was certified as the first net zero carbon building on the university campus in South Africa, said Green Building Council ...

Somerset West designer wins Cape Town mayor's festive jersey challenge

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A concept of festive jacket designed by Somerset West resident Marnus Botha won an inaugural mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis’s annual Festive-Wear Top.

Understanding the challenges of deafness and the solutions available

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By detecting hearing loss early, providing timely intervention, and offering lifelong support, Tygerberg Hospital ensures that children have the opportunity to thrive ...

Women unite in prayer walk to combat social ills in Cape Town

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Women-led faith groups engaged in a Women’s Prayer Walk for action against social ills like gender-based violence, crime, and for the safety of children and communities ...

‘Babies who are exclusively breastfed for six months have lower risk of infections’

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Breastfeeding babies for the first six months of life protects them from illnesses and helps them grow strong, said the provincial department of health.

Health Department confirms measles cases under control in Western Cape

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Eleven laboratory-confirmed measles cases have been recorded in the Western Cape since the beginning of the year, said the provincial Department of Health and Wellness. ...

Cleft lip and craniofacial surgeries: Giving children a second chance

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If you notice anything unusual in your baby’s face or head shape, speak to your healthcare provider, because early detection can make the difference. This was the ...

Retired official Ian Arendse joins NoStop charity

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The retired provincial government official, Ian Arendse, 63, has joined NoStop non-profit organisation to help strengthen its services.

GrandWest Casino in Goodwood to welcome new shopping centre

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GrandWest Casino in Goodwood is set to enhance its offerings with a new 22,000 sqm shopping centre, creating thousands of jobs and catering to the community's retail ...

Counting project aims to understand magnitude of homelessness in city

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Several organisations serving homeless people are hopeful that they will be able to determine the number of homeless people around certain suburbs of Cape Town before ...

Small business owners graduate from City course

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More than 70 small-business owners have completed a three-year entrepreneurship course run by the City and UWC. The programme provided online and in-person training ...

Telling the story of lost Jewish community

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Parow’s lost Jewish community is the subject of an exhibition at the South African Jewish Museum in Cape Town. Echoes of Parow – The Story of a South African Jewish ...

Stolen violin reunited with owner two years later

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Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra violinist Petrus de Beer, of Bellville, has been reunited with a violin that was stolen from the boot of his car in a CBD parking ...

Zoë defies the odds stacked against her by FASD

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Zoë Alexander, 24, is determined not to let a foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) rob her of leading a full life. On Monday September 9, International Foetal ...

Partially deaf audiologist can relate to her patients

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Tygerberg Hospital has appealed to residents to seek medical care if they have problems with their hearing, or their child is showing signs of hearing difficulty. ...

Mpox not a threat in Western Cape, says department

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Mpox, a infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus, is under control in the Western Cape even after the second case was recorded last week, says the provincial ...

Man, 35, gets 8 years for R4m grant heist in Parow

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A 35-year-old man has been sentenced to an effective eight years in jail for an armed robbery in Parow involving R4 million in state grant money. Yamkela Sima Jacobs ...

Sachs, Hani among those honoured by UWC

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UWC presented honorary doctorates and a gold medal at a gala evening on Friday, celebrating individuals who have helped to advance society. Recipients at the gala, ...