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Two rival taxi associations in South Africa's Western Cape have signed a historic peace agreement, bringing hope to communities long affected by deadly turf wars. The deal between CATA and Codeta marks a turning point after years of violence that claimed lives and disrupted daily travel for thousands.
Taxi operators in South Africa's Western Cape are refusing to raise fares even as fuel prices soar by up to R9 per liter. The decision puts commuters first during a time when cost of living pressures continue to squeeze working families.
After devastating storms hit South Africa's Western Cape, recovery teams are rapidly restoring power and rebuilding damaged roads. Volunteers and government workers are collaborating to help thousands of affected residents bounce back.
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In South Africa's Western Cape, where 60% of young people can't find work, a new approach is treating gangs as economic competitors and winning young lives back with jobs, mentorship, and purpose. Programs providing 100,000 entry-level positions prove legitimate opportunities can outcompete crime.
South Africa's Western Cape has secured 220,000 doses to fight a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, with government and farmers working together to protect livestock. The coordinated response shows how fast action and teamwork can stop animal diseases in their tracks.
South Africa's Western Cape government is deploying 20,000 vaccines to combat a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, protecting both livestock and the farmers who depend on them. Swift action includes mobile vaccination teams, movement permits, and temporary auction halts to stop the spread.
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Sarah Roberts spent 14 years hearing heartbreaking child protection cases as a magistrate. Now she's using that experience to transform how the Western Cape protects its most vulnerable children.
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A growing team of volunteers is hiking mountains and valleys across South Africa's Western Cape to find and protect endangered wildflowers before they disappear forever. They've already rediscovered species thought to be lost and rescued 35 rare bulbs from a construction site.
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Rush trampoline park in Cape Town partnered with Autism Western Cape to create a judgment-free play day where 200 children with autism could jump, play, and just be kids. The event marks a growing movement to adapt play spaces for neurodivergent children, not the other way around.
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When severe storms flooded 26 informal settlements around Cape Town, leaving over 41,000 people in waterlogged homes, Gift of the Givers arrived with hot meals, blankets, and hope. The disaster relief organization is working across the Western Cape to support families who have nowhere else to go.
After vanishing for 170 years, Cape leopards are returning to South Africa's Western Cape mountains, giving conservationists renewed hope. With fewer than 1,000 left in the wild, every sighting matters for this vulnerable species.
From ancient cave tools to modern marine waste flooring, South Africa's history of innovation continues. The Western Cape Innovation Awards in June will honor the latest wave of local inventors solving global challenges.
A Massachusetts couple just made the largest donation in Cape Cod Healthcare's history, pledging $20 million to expand elder care and improve access for one of America's oldest communities. The gift will transform healthcare for both year-round residents and millions of annual visitors to the Cape.
Students and professionals gathered at Cape Peninsula University of Technology to explore African-led solutions and leadership. The event brought together generations to discuss innovation, entrepreneurship, and Africa's economic future.
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South Africa's Public Protector has mandated the City of Cape Town to restore basic services to underserved communities after a four-year investigation. Thousands of residents in Langa Flats and Khayelitsha will finally get the water, sanitation, and infrastructure they've been waiting for.
A tiny island nation of 500,000 people just became the smallest country ever to reach the World Cup knockout stage. Cape Verde's fairy tale run continues with a showdown against defending champions Argentina.
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Cape Town has added more jobs than any other South African city since 2021, creating 480,000 new opportunities in just over four years. Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis is seeking a second term to build on the progress, with voters heading to polls in November.
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South Africa's legendary Cape Epic mountain bike race is changing how it measures fairness between men's and women's competitions. Instead of matching distance, the 2026 race will match total race time, bringing smaller gaps and fiercer competition.
A tiny island nation off Africa's coast just made a bold move: every single government vehicle is now electric. While the world watches them compete in the World Cup, Cape Verde is quietly winning at clean transportation.
Scientists discovered a second koala species that lived in Western Australia until 30,000 years ago, revealing Australia's richer wildlife past. The find came from century-old cave fossils that finally included enough skull material to identify the unique species.
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