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  The Western Cape Department of Health has confirmed a rise in measles cases across several communities, including Khayelitsha, Mfuleni, Eerste River, Somerset West, Mitchells Plain, Kraaifontein, and Wesbank.   Department spokesperson Monique Johnstone urged parents and caregivers not to assume their children are immune to the virus.   She said the Department is prioritising immunisation drives, targeted vaccination outreach, and community engagement to protect children from serious complications linked to measles.   “Measles is

  Make a turn at the Time Ball Tower in Cape Town. This maritime landmark at the V&A Waterfront has been restored to its 19th-century glory. Visitors to the landmark will be able to see it manually cranked at 12:55 every Monday and Thursday. The ball will drop at 1 pm on those mentioned days.     Make a turn at the Time Ball Tower in Cape Town   According to a media statement, the

    While the City’s gunshot detection technology has made gains in the recovery of firearms in Cape Town, Safety and Security chief, JP Smith, says this is just one part of fighting crime.     According to Smith, this is in response to a narrative that the technology is not doing enough to combat gang violence. He said the ShotSpotter is meant to be a tool to help law enforcement respond to incidents, but notes that it

    Rest In Peace, Hippo Brutus. Brutus was Rondevlei’s first and most famous hippo, who arrived there in November 1981. He passed away last week at the age of 47. Until recently, he was still producing offspring. Brutus was also the first hippo reintroduced to the Western Cape in 300 years.   MMC Andrews added, “Brutus was the long-standing dominant male that arrived at Rondevlei in November 1981, and we are sad about not

  A deadly shooting in Marikana, Philippi East, claimed the lives of three men on Monday morning.   The victims, including a 30-year-old man and two men believed to be in their twenties, were discovered at the corner of Sheffield and Nondlwana Roads around 06:30.   Police spokesperson Andre Traut says the Philippi East SAPS has opened three murder dockets and is investigating the circumstances of the incident, including the motive.   “We maintain our