Racers are the real issue

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Tony Jones, Hout Bay I am speechless at the out and out drivel quoted from the City Traffic Services spokesman Kevin Jacobs, which you, unbelievably, then afforded ...

Concerns for autistic pupils

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Ikeraam Mullins, director of Autism Strong Academy non-profit organisation

State must trim its fat before punishing us with more VAT

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Jacques Moolman, president of the Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The Cape Chamber welcomes government's last-minute decision to reconsider its budget priorities ...

The impact of a VAT increase on food security

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Professor Julian May, director of the Department of Science and Innovation-National Research Foundation Centre of Excellence in Food Security at UWCAn increase in ...

Hout Bay needs a hospital

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Dr Cleeve Robertson, previous director of Emergency Medical Services (EMS). I came to Hout Bay in 1988 and spent the next 25 years chasing emergencies in Hout Bay. ...

Mr President, where is the plan?

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Jacques Moolman, president of the Cape Chamber of Commerce and IndustryThe president's latest State of the Nation Address shows once again how government has failed ...

Plea for art centre in Hout Bay

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Ricardo Koopman, chairman of Ricardo’s Modern Dance Studio, Hangberg. This is a plea for the City of Cape Town to invest in building a community art centre that ...

System change needed in maintenance courts

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Councillor Elton Jansen, Sub-council 17 chairperson On Wednesday January 22, I attended in Lentegeur, Mitchell’s Plain, a public hearing by the Public Protector ...

A message from the ward councillor

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Roberto Quintas, Ward 74 councillorAs we stand at the beginning of 2025, it is time for reflection and to take stock of the year that was, and look to what is to ...

Pollution rampant in Hout Bay

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Hector Eliott, Hout BayAs a resident of the area on and off since 1991, I have seen many changes in Hout Bay, nearly all of them positive. The inevitable growth ...

Preparing for the world of work after matric

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Frank Julie, founder of YoungPeople@Work non-profit organisation. As the euphoria over the matric pass rate will soon start and quickly dissipate, let me share some ...

Building a community of kindness

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Alexander Molteno, Llandudno Primary School principalImagine a school where being kind is not just something we talk about, but something we do every day. Imagine ...

Rise in antisemitism cause for concern

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Daniel Bloch, Executive Director, Cape South African Jewish Board of Deputies

Hindus celebrate Diwali

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Satish Komal, ...

Return of trains brings back memories and more

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Lunga Adam, Lower CrossroadsThe year 2024 has so far meant different things to different people, but I am sure most will agree that the return of trains on the Central ...

Missing: task team statement on baboon rangers

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Lynda Silk, Cape Peninsula Civil Conservation chairpersonThe City of Cape Town publicly undertook to address, with colleagues at SANParks and Cape Nature, the urgent ...

No to electricity price hike

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Jasmine Uys, Surrey Estate I really don't know how Eskom can even consider a price hike of 40% or more. The cost of electricity is already almost unaffordable. The ...

Budget cuts hurt education

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Sabelo Jikeka, Zwezwe

Hospital boards seek committee members

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Natalie Watlington, provincial health department spokeswomanDo you want to help make a difference and support your health-care facility in improving services for ...

Prevention is better than cure

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Natalie Watlington, provincial health department spokeswomanIn 2011, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that about 80% of deaths that occurred in low- ...

Respect the seals you encounter

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Renier Duvenage, member of Marine Stranding and RescueAfter the recent discovery of rabies in approximately 11 Cape fur seals, we would like to inform the public ...

Karbonkelberg work improved safety

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Luthando Tyhalibongo, City of Cape Town spokespersonThe City wishes to provide clarity on the informal settlement works in Karbonkelberg informal settlement, Hangberg. ...

Urgency needed to get SA back on track

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Jacques Moolman, president of the Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry. In his opening of Parliament address President Cyril Ramaphosa rightly highlighted the need ...

Clear beach litter when you see it

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Lisa Starr, founder of the Helderberg Ocean Awareness MovementAfter the recent storms, the amount of litter on our shores is not only unsightly but unhealthy too. ...

Encourage children to take risks

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Alexander Molteno, Llandudno Primary School principalHave you ever seen a child step back from a challenge?This happens a lot, but if we help children face these ...