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Sudan: Government forces fatally shoot protester as coup anniversary looms

Latest death brings the number of demonstrators killed since last year's October military coup to 118. Security forces shot dead a protester in Sudan's capital on Sunday, medics said, two days ahead of the first anniversary of a military coup that derailed the country's transition to civilian rule. The latest death - the first of a protester since 31 August - brings to 118 the number of demonstrators killed over the past year, according to the […]

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State Capture Report requires redesign of anti-corruption architecture: Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the six parts of the State Capture Report require a fundamental redesign of anti-corruption architecture in South Africa. Ramaphosa says some key reforms government is undertaking include the establishment of an independent procurement agency and a permanent anti-corruption agency. The President made the announcements in a live address to the nation on Sunday night. He was speaking about how the executive intends to implement the findings and recommendations […]

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Stellenbosch University extends closing date for funding applications

Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Centre for Undergraduate Bursaries and Loans (CUBL) has extended the closing date for 2023 Stellenbosch University funding applications until 30 November 2022 to allow more students to apply for financial support. Applications for SU funding opened on 1 July 2022 and will now close on 30 November 2022. Says CUBL Deputy Director, Gerard Paris, “By extending the closing date, we are broadening the opportunity for students to […]

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Premier tours Mitchell’s Plain to celebrate its successes

This week Premier Alan Winde celebrated Mitchells Plain’s rich and vibrant culture, as well as its many success stories, by paying the area a visit. With mobility an important priority of the Premier and October being National Transport Month, he and Western Cape Mobility Minister Daylin Mitchell tested an exciting new mobile application. Local tech start-up, Loop, demonstrated its app, which connects commuters to participating mini-bus taxi companies that are […]

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Suspects to Appear in Court on Drug and Fraud-Related Charges

The use of drugs and the distribution thereof are part of the contributing factors to domestic violence and serious and violent crimes in our communities. Members of Operation Restore reacted on information they received from the community and searched a premises in Marcus Gavi, Philippi East on Thursday evening 2022-10-20 at about 21:00. While searching the premises the members found a backpack in the house and searched it. Five packets […]

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Four Western Cape Teachers win big at National Teaching Awards

The National Teaching Awards took place in Gauteng this morning, and six of the provincial nominees placed in the top three nationally, with FOUR having WON their categories!. Excellence in Teaching Natural Sciences: Ms Luize Kroukamp, Paul Roos Gymnasium, Stellenbosch – WINNER Excellence in Teaching Physical Sciences: Ms Marieke Pretorius, Apex High School, Eerste River – WINNER Excellence in Special Needs Leadership: Ms Yolanda Lupondo, Siviwe School of Skills, Gugulethu – WINNER Kader Asmal Lifetime Achievement […]

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Teens arrested with stolen vehicle

Two 16 year old suspects were arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle in Nyanga yesterday. On Wednesday, 19 October 2022, a house in Barcelona, Gugulethu was robbed and the suspects made off with a white Golf. The vehicle was reported to the police and images were circulated immediately. At around 21:30, members of the Crime Prevention Unit in Nyanga spotted the stolen vehicle in Govan Mbeki, and stopped it. […]

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Cape Town to host Formula E Next Year

The Western Cape Government is excited for another big sporting event to come to the province, following the confirmation of Cape Town as a race destination for the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship in 2023. The formal announcement of the inclusion of Cape Town in the schedule was made yesterday and they are ready to host this exciting event. This race will bring an important economic boost for the […]

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Pinelands North Primary in Top3 of World’s Best School

Pinelands North Primary School has placed in the top 3 of the World’s Best School Prize, awarded by T4 Education.  In June this year, the Western Cape Department of Education celebrated with the school when they were announced as one of the top 10 finalists in the category “Overcoming Adversity”. The school’s inclusive environment, and recognition of their learners’ unique needs and potential, caught the attention of the T4 Education […]

today19 October 2022

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