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In the Wake of the Flames: Stories, Challenges, and Lessons from Residential Fire Prevention

Residential fire prevention has made homes safer by cutting fire cases by 10% and deaths by 25%, thanks to strong…

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Water Supply Interruptions in Cape Town: Understanding the August 2025 Maintenance Plan

In August 2025, Cape Town will pause water supply in several neighborhoods from the 18th to 21st to fix and…

4 months ago

TotalEnergies, South Africa, and the Power of Public Participation: Lessons from a Landmark Ruling

In early 2024, South Africa’s Western Cape High Court made a powerful decision to cancel TotalEnergies’ permit for offshore oil…

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Bo-Vine Wine and Grill House: Where Culinary Excellence Meets Cape Town Soul

BoVine Wine and Grill House is a special place in Cape Town where great food meets local charm. With two…

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Velvet Nights and Mirrored Dreams: The Enduring Allure of Madame Zingara

Madame Zingara is a magical, lively show and dining experience in Cape Town, held inside a beautiful old mirrored tent.…

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Illuminating Dontse Yakhe: The Spark of Transformation

Dontse Yakhe, a small, lively settlement near Cape Town, has long lived in the dark, relying on dangerous candles and…

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Understanding the September 2025 SASSA Old-Age Grants: Adapting Welfare for Modern South Africa

Starting September 2, 2025, South Africa’s SASSA OldAge Grants will arrive earlier and offer more ways for seniors to collect…

4 months ago

Accountability in Crisis: NSFAS, the DA, and the Ongoing Student Accommodation Battle

The NSFAS student housing crisis in South Africa is causing real pain for students, with delayed payments risking evictions and…

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Sea Point Fire Station: Restoring a Guardian at the Heart of Cape Town

The Sea Point Fire Station in Cape Town, built in 1932, is a beloved historic building that has protected the…

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Beneath the August Sun: Navigating the SASSA Older Person Grants in 2025

In 2025, South Africa’s SASSA tightened the rules for Older Person Grants, stopping payments right away if there’s any doubt…

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