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The City Vision newspapers is a weekly publication that distributes a total of about 93 087 copies every Thursday in the following areas: Gugulethu, Khayelitsha, Langa, Lwandle, Mfuleni, Nomzamo and Nyanga. Editor:
Thulani Magazi
Tel: 021 910 6517
Cell: 083 721 7648
Email: [email protected]
Journalists:
Unathi Obose
Tel: 021 910 6519
Cell: 073 579 5927
Email: [email protected]
M
zwanele Mkalipi
Tel: 021 910 6518
Cell: 074 744 2241
Advertising Manager:
Shafiek Braaf
Tel: 021 910 6500
Email: [email protected]
Advertising Representative:
Gurshwin Heinze
Tel: 021 910 6558
Cell: 065 827 1372
Email: [email protected]
Classified Advertising:
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"If it is not a pothole, it is a drain burst, this is how Lusanda from Samora Machel summed up their living conditions."
Residents and motorists in Samora Machel are fed up with the deplorable state of roads and living conditions, citing potholes, drain bursts, and raw sewage as major concerns.
OPINION: "A lot needs to be done to curb crime in our communities. Glancing through the quarterly crime statistics, released by the Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on Friday 30 August, there is a long way to go before we can root out the scourge."
A lot needs to be done to curb crime in our communities. Glancing through the quarterly crime statistics, released by the Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on Friday 30 August, there is a long way to go before we can root out the scourge.
"The marketplace for young farmers to showcase and sell their fresh produce was launched on Thursday 29 August in Langa. Over 100 local farmers gathered for this prestigious event."
The Langa Agrihub launched a marketplace for young farmers to showcase and sell their fresh produce, aiming to build resilient communities and a thriving economy through sustainable farming.
"We are not safe here. Criminals are doing as they please. They are dictating to us. I want the officers to shoot to kill."
Samora Machel police are investigating cases of possession of a hijacked vehicle, an attack on officers and unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition following the arrest of a suspect who, together with two others, allegedly shot at police officers on Thursday 5 September in OR Tambo Road.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: "A Grade 7 learner from Siyabulela Primary School in Langa has put her school on the map after becoming a champion in the Cape Town National Debate League (NDL)."
A Grade 7 learner from Siyabulela Primary School in Langa has put her school on the map after becoming a champion in the Cape Town National Debate League (NDL).
โPreliminary investigation revealed the vehicle they were driving was later found abandoned in Endlovini, Khayelitsha."
A 34-year-old suspect was arrested on Thursday (5 September) for the alleged kidnapping of a family of four and demanding a ransom of R400 000.
"In an effort to support learners in their nutrition programme, EarthChild Project Food Garden has established a food garden at Ntwasahlobo Primary School in Khayelitsha."
EarthChild Project Food Garden, funded by Urban Harvest, has established a food garden at Ntwasahlobo Primary School in Khayelitsha to support learners' nutrition programme.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: "Members of the Nonkqubela Informal Traders Organisation in Site B are appealing to the municipality to build shelters for them. They described their working conditions, particularly in winter, as appaling."
Members of the Nonkqubela Informal Traders Organisation in Site B are appealing to the municipality to build shelters for them.
"Local Community Policing Forum (CPF) members are worried about the latest crime statistics released by the Minister of Police Senzo Mchunu on Friday 30 August."
The latest crime statistics released by the Minister of Police show a significant increase in murder and carjacking cases in Nyanga, Khayelitsha, and Harare police stations, with Nyanga topping the national murder rate.
Another fresh front page of this week's City Vision is out today ๐๐ป๐๐ฝ๐๐ฟ!
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"The spirits were high among Langa residents during the launch of Sibambene Langa Womenโs Group at Isilimela Comprehensive School on Saturday 24 August."
The spirits were high among Langa residents during the launch of Sibambene Langa Womenโs Group at Isilimela Comprehensive School on Saturday 24 August.
"The demonstration, organised by the Father A Nation (FAN) organisation in partnership with Sonke Gender Justice and the Department of Local Government, was intended to compel officers to grant men the same right to open cases as they grant women."
A group of men from Nyanga and the surrounding areas braved chilly weather yesterday (28 August) and marched from the Shawco building at Sithandathu Avenue to Nyanga Police Station.
"Liqaqobana labantu ebelihlangene kwiholo loluntu eLower Crossroads ngoMgqibelo umhla wama 24 kweyeThupha ngethuba lomthandazo wokulwa nobundlobongela kwiingingqi eziphantsi kwesikhululo samapolisa sasePhilippi-East."
Liqaqobana labantu ebelihlangene kwiholo loluntu eLower Crossroads ngoMgqibelo umhla wama 24 kweyeThupha ngethuba lomthandazo wokulwa nobundlobongela kwiingingqi eziphantsi kwesikhululo samapolisa sasePhilippi-East.
OPINION: "With the ever-improving technology, itโs hard to believe that some people get pregnant and go through the entire cycle, only to dump the baby at birth or after birth."
With the ever-improving technology, itโs hard to believe that some people get pregnant and go through the entire cycle, only to dump the baby at birth or after birth.
"In an effort to bring the services closer to the people, Ikhwezi Community Clinic and Ward 86 councillor Xolani Diniso visited Pholile informal settlement on Friday 23 August to render free health services."
In an effort to bring the services closer to the people, Ikhwezi Community Clinic and Ward 86 councillor Xolani Diniso visited Pholile informal settlement on Friday 23 August to render free health services.
"Makhaza police have opened an inquest following the discovery of an abandoned foetus in Town Two, on Sunday 25 August."
Makhaza police have opened an inquest following the discovery of an abandoned foetus in Town Two, on Sunday 25 August.
"The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation is seeking public assistance in locating Cassiem Isaac Feni (37), Tebogo Simon Maluke (51) and Avuyile Mjongwana (23)."
The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation is seeking public assistance in locating Cassiem Isaac Feni (37), Tebogo Simon Maluke (51) and Avuyile Mjongwana (23).
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"Members of the Nyanga Community Policing Forum (CPF) are happy with the newly appointed Brownโs Farm Satellite Police Station commander, Capt Ndumiso Gordon."
Members of the Nyanga Community Policing Forum (CPF) are happy with the newly appointed Brownโs Farm Satellite Police Station commander, Capt Ndumiso Gordon.
"Lwandle police are investigating double murder and attempted murder cases following the shooting that occurred at Lwandle hostel on Wednesday 14 August."
Lwandle police are investigating double murder and attempted murder cases following the shooting that occurred at Lwandle hostel on Wednesday 14 August.
"Two suspects who were arrested in Town Two in Khayelitsha almost three weeks ago in connection with the botched cash- in-transit (CIT) robbery appeared in Khayelitsha Magistratesโ Court in Khayelitsha on Thursday 15 August."
Two suspects who were arrested in Town Two in Khayelitsha almost three weeks ago in connection with the botched cash- in-transit (CIT) robbery appeared in Khayelitsha Magistratesโ Court in Khayelitsha on Thursday 15 August.
"Donโt let your background define your future. Those are the words from the young South African hockey player Zenani Kraai."
Donโt let your background define your future. Those are the words from the young South African hockey player Zenani Kraai.
OPINION: "As young parents, we also need to shoulder the blame. We have failed dismally to pass some of the values and teachings we got from our parents to our children."
Someone must be held accountable for whatever is happening in our communities, particularly when it comes to violence and crime.
"VUSA Rugby and Learning Academy is proud to announce the success of its third annual Young Entrepreneur Day, a heart-warming and inspiring event that empowers 13-year-old children from the Langa Community to become active participants in shaping their futures."
VUSA Rugby and Learning Academy is proud to announce the success of its third annual Young Entrepreneur Day, a heart-warming and inspiring event that empowers 13-year-old children from the Langa Community to become active participants in shaping thei
"Iqhayiya Secondary School hall in Khayelitsha was packed to the rafters during the gender-based violence (GBV) and girls empowerment awareness campaign conducted by UBUNTU is Our Foundation organisation on Friday 16 August."
Iqhayiya Secondary School hall in Khayelitsha was packed to the rafters during the gender-based violence (GBV) and girls empowerment awareness campaign conducted by UBUNTU is Our Foundation organisation on Friday 16 August.
"In the aftermath of last weekโs mayhem, irate Social Distance shack dwellers have vowed to make the area ungovernable if their grievances are not addressed."
In the aftermath of last weekโs mayhem, irate Social Distance shack dwellers have vowed to make the area ungovernable if their grievances are not addressed.
"Philippi-East police are investigating a murder case after a 34-year-old man was shot dead in his vehicle at Sheffield Road near Vuyiseka Sports Complex on Monday 19 August. The officers believe the motive is gang-related."
Philippi-East police are investigating a murder case after a 34-year-old man was shot dead in his vehicle at Sheffield Road near Vuyiseka Sports Complex on Monday 19 August. The officers believe the motive is gang-related.
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"Residents from the Bosasa TRA in Mfuleni joined hands to fight crime in the area by barricading two main routes in the neighobourhood."
Residents from the Bosasa TRA in Mfuleni joined hands to fight crime in the area by barricading two main routes in the neighobourhood.
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WATCH | The City's trucks are seen cleaning Mew Way Road after irate Social Distance shack dwellers barricaded the road with burning tires, demanding service delivery on Friday, 16 August. They accused Ward 90 Councillor Lukhanyo Simangweni of ignoring them. Community leader Faith Mhlonyelwa said all they need is for the City to install communal taps. She described the protest as one of many more to come if the councillor fails to fulfil their grievances.
The annual Avbob Forum of Community Journalists Excellence Awards, also known as the "Oscars of Community Journalism in South Africa", took place at the @Sandton Hotel in Johannesburg on Friday 2 August. ๐๐ญ ๐ฐ๐๐ฌ ๐ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐ง๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ฐ๐๐ฅ๐ค๐๐ ๐๐ฐ๐๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ญ๐ซ๐จ๐ฉ๐ก๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ง๐ญ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฐ๐ก๐จ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐ฒ! ๐๐ง๐๐ญ๐ก๐ข ๐๐๐จ๐ฌ๐, ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐ฃ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ, ๐ฐ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ฅ๐ฌ๐จ ๐ก๐จ๐ง๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ง๐๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐๐ซ ๐ฐ๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ . WP Media - publishers of TygerBurger, People's Post City Vision Live- featured prominently with 29 nominations across several categories. The awards honours work published in 2023. ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ ๐ซ๐จ๐ง๐ญ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐ ๐ Winner: City Vision 2๏ธโฃ Second: TygerBurger Table View Finalists: TygerBurger Brackenfell / Durbanville / Goodwood / Parow / Tygervallei ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ (๐๐ฎ๐ฆ๐๐ง ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ญ) ๐ Winner: Esmรฉ Erasmus (TygerBurger) Finalists: Carina Roux (TygerBurger), Samantha Lee-Jacobs (Peopleโs Post) ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ : ๐๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฌ 2๏ธโฃ Second: Samantha Lee-Jacobs (Peopleโs Post) ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฐ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐๐ฉ๐๐ซ ๐จ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐ซ 3๏ธโฃ Third: TygerBurger Milnerton ๐๐ข๐ ๐ข๐ญ๐๐ฅ ๐ซ๐๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ 2๏ธโฃ Second: Samantha Lee-Jacobs (People's Post) Finalist: Jo Sekepane (TygerBurger) ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ : ๐๐๐ข๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ & ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ง๐ฌ 3๏ธโฃ Third: Nielen de Klerk (Tyge
Residents from SST informal settlement in Town Two appeal to the City of Cape Town to drain the water from their local park. Watch more below:
This Mandela Day, honour Madiba's lifelong dedication to education. Join the Kay Mason Foundation's #R67ForEducation campaign and invest in the future, one child at a time. With just R67, you can help unlock a child's potential and empower them to reach their dreams. Donate now at https://lnkd.in/dUfVcSDZ and make a difference! #R67ForEducation #KayMasonFoundation #MandelaDay2024 #TygerBurger #ItsInYourHands
This Mandela Day, make a difference! Donate R67 to the Kay Mason Foundation's #R67ForEducation campaign and help a deserving student from a disadvantaged community access quality high school education. Imagine the future you help build! Donate now at https://pos.snapscan.io/qr/Dg-SazGh and make a difference! #R67ForEducation #KayMasonFoundation #MandelaDay2024 #CityVision#ItsInYourHands
WATCH : Hundreds of shack dwellers at Emsindweni evacuated their shacks after heavy rains.
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WATCH | Heavy rains are causing chaos across townships, making driving a nightmare. Affected roads include Klipfontein, Sheffield and Japhta K Masemola. โ ๏ธ Are you affected by the heavy weather? Send your photos, videos or thoughts to [email protected].
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A group of 11 designers from across Cape Town showcased their winter collections at the Mother City Fashion Experience held at the Artscape Theatre on Saturday 29 June. The event was a precursor to what can be expected at The Khayelitsha Fashion Week which will be held in Khayelitsha in November. Read more: https://www.news24.com/news24/community-newspaper/peoples-post/watch-mother-city-fashion-experience-showcases-local-talent-ahead-of-khayelitsha-fashion-week-20240701 Video: Kaylynne Bantom
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WATCH | Organisation in Langa receives new kitchen equipment from local councillor. Members of the Urban Rural Development and Capacity Building Project from Langa received kitchen equipment donated by Ward 51 councillor Lwazi Phakade on Friday 21 June. Phakade said he saw a need to assist the organisation as it does a great job of feeding the community. He vowed to support other soup kitchens in his ward. URDCBP project director Pamela Nteyi expressed her gratitude to the councillor and cited that his contribution will make a difference.
WATCH | Residents honoured those killed in the barber shop shooting at a memorial service held in Khayelitsha earlier on Thursday 13 June.
WATCH | Provincial police commissioner Maj-Gen Thembisile Patekile joined a special prayer held at Qwarha Street on Monday in Site C near the barbershop where the four people iwere gunned down and seven injured during a shooting incident.
VIDEO | Pholile informal settlement in Lwandle.
It's election day and millions of citizens are expected to make their marks today. From early this morning, residents from Langa came out in their numbers to cast their vote at Isilimela High School voting station today, Wednesday 29 May. ๐น Unathi Obose #GeneralElection2024 #voting
Are you voting today? Send us your videos and photos via messenger or tell us what you think in the comment section. In the meantime, watch Langa residents who came to make their mark earlier this morning.
WATCH | Siyazama members need more markets to sell their food
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The City Vision newspapers is a weekly publication which distributes a total of about 100 787 copies every Thursdays in the following areas: Khayelitsha (55 287) Gugulethu, Nyanga & Langa. Editor: Thulani Magazi Tel: 021 910 6517 Cell: 083 721 7648 Email: [email protected] Journalist: Unathi Obose Tel: 021 910 6519 Email: [email protected]
Journalist: Siyabonga Kalipa
Tel: 021 910 6518 Advertising Manager: Shafiek Braaf Tel: 021 910 6500 Email: [email protected]
