Society

Hundreds join Cape Flats “recovery walk”

The annual event celebrating recovery from substance use started in 2015

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Brief | 30 September 2024

Thousands of birds rescued by West Coast owl orphanage

The birds of prey rehabilitation centre in Velddrif has gone from strength to strength but challenges remain

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News | 30 September 2024

Extortionists now targeting social workers

Western Cape social development department had to spend R20-million on overtime to double-up social workers operating in high-risk areas

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News | 16 September 2024

Marchers say Yes! and No! to new cannabis law

The Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill is awaiting the President’s signature to become law

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Brief | 6 May 2024

In photos: First Thursday in Mitchells Plain

To help turn Mitchells Plain into a tourist spot, RLabs have created a number of experiences under the “Westridge Tourism Precinct Project”

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Photo Essay | 3 May 2024

Laundry offers free showers to homeless people

LaundReCycle is energy and water self-sufficient. It has been running since 2021 at the Streetscapes Urban Farm.

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Brief | 30 January 2024

2023 in Photos: From the high of winning the World Cup to a devastating inner city fire

A photo of Thabo Bester, officially dead in a prison fire, shopping in Sandton became the story of the year

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Photo Essay | 18 December 2023

One of Cape Town’s few free rehab centres has closed its doors to adults

Concerns over further budget cuts and their impact on access to rehabilitation

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News | 14 December 2023

Here are the 2023 Vodacom journalism award winners

Journalist of the Year award shared by News24 and GroundUp

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Brief | 1 December 2023

It’s tough to be old and without water in Joburg

“I’ve fallen down carrying a bucket of water with no one here to help me”

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News | 19 October 2023

Flying the kite for mental health

The annual Cape Mental Health kite event was held at Heideveld Sports Field on Tuesday

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Brief | 10 October 2023

Khayelitsha animal clinic celebrates birthday with lively dog show

Non-profit Mdzananda Animal Clinic turned 27 this weekend

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News | 9 October 2023

Old age funding is not keeping pace with our ageing population, report finds

Family Caregiving calls on government to prioritise community-based care services

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News | 3 October 2023

Hundreds walk to celebrate recovery from addiction

Only about 1 in 20 South Africans with drug or alcohol problems access treatment

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Photo Essay | 2 October 2023

Tshwane’s derelict homeless shelter

“These children grow up in a dirty and dangerous place”

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News | 2 October 2023

Young entrepreneur designs anti-gang fashion in Eldorado Park

Roemella Shemba makes clothes under the brand name #AntiGang

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Video | 5 May 2023