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30 Years of Stitches, Swims & Soul: The Oggi Story

Staff Writer22 September 202622 September 2026

How a little shop on 2nd Avenue became Cape Town’s most beloved swimwear institution There are businesses, and then there are landmarks. Oggi Swim & Gymwear — tucked away on 2nd…

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By Victor Achebe | Special Satirical Correspondent Cape Chronicle — 3 August 2026 PRETORIA — In what military analysts have already described as “the boldest defence strategy since someone suggested…

Four Decades of Protecting Lives: How Phambili Penn Fire Services Built a Reputation on Reliability
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PAROW — Fire protection is one of those industries that receives little attention until the moment it is needed. When emergencies strike, however, the quality of the equipment and the…

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The Evolution of Communication in the Cape

Staff Writer27 July 202617 August 2026

1652–1795: Before there was a “telecom” industry When Jan van Riebeeck arrived in 1652, communication at the Cape was entirely improvised. For decades before that, passing sailors had already been…

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Goeie Hoop Onderdele: Four Decades of Service Behind a Trusted Cape Name

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What Happened to the Madiba Cressida?

Staff Writer23 July 202617 August 2026

The car that carried Nelson Mandela to freedom vanished into history. Nobody agrees on who found it, who lent it — or where it went. On 11 February 1990, a…

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Where the N7 Slows Down: Discovering the Klawer Hotel

Staff Writer22 July 20267 August 2026

There’s a particular kind of relief that sets in when you cross the Olifants River and roll into Klawer. The traffic thins, the sky opens up, and the mountains that…

Why Bellville Locals Keep Coming Back to Burger Meubels
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Staff Writer22 July 202622 July 2026

BELLVILLE, Cape Town — When it comes to furnishing a home in Cape Town’s northern suburbs, Bellville’s Burger Meubels has built a reputation as the store locals turn to for…

Old School Cool: Inside Wiborg’s Outfitters, Parow’s 77-Year-Old Menswear Institution
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A Strong Fence Makes a Good Neighbour — Sinoville Fencing Brings Half a Century of Craftsmanship to the Cape
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A Strong Fence Makes a Good Neighbour — Sinoville Fencing Brings Half a Century of Craftsmanship to the Cape

Staff Writer21 July 20267 August 2026

An Advertorial in the style of the Cape Chronicle There are few possessions more worthy of careful protection than one’s home, estate, farm, or place of business. Whilst stout walls…

Horizen Logistics: Delivering Confidence Across Every Journey
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For More Than Three Decades, E. Warricker Plumbing Has Been Keeping Cape Homes and Businesses Flowing
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By Cape Chronicle Business Reporter When a burst pipe threatens your home, a geyser gives up without warning, or a long-awaited bathroom renovation finally becomes reality, one name has earned…

Bring Your Carpets Back to Life with JVR Cleaning Services
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Cape Town Today: Budget changes, renewable power, police action and culture in the city

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CAPE TOWN — Residents have until 10 June to comment on amendments to the City of Cape Town’s draft 2026/27 budget, after the metro confirmed changes following a recent court…

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Cape Town Grapples with Storm Aftermath While Celebrating Record-Breaking Marathon

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Cape Town, South Africa – May 26, 2026 The past week in Cape Town has been defined by the lingering impacts of one of the most severe storms in recent…

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Floods Deliver Heavy Blow to South Africa’s Citrus Industry

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South Africa’s citrus industry has suffered a major setback following severe flooding across parts of the Eastern and Western Cape, with growers warning of widespread crop losses, damaged orchards and…

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Cape Town Buzzes With Activity as Winter Season Nears

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By Cape Chronicle Staff Writer Cape Town is entering another busy weekend with a mix of tourism, public safety concerns, infrastructure developments and major entertainment events shaping the mood across…

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Winter Storm hits the brakes on Destination Nowhere!

Driko Maritz13 May 202622 May 2026

The Destination Nowhere production by What The Gravel came to an aburpt halt after the weather deterred the team to continue its journey. Rudy, Mouse and Pinkie travelled from Bellville…

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Cape storm eases out!

Staff Writer13 May 202622 May 2026

With the Sun appearing, Cape Town can take a breather from the harsh weather that has been battering the peninsula since the weekend.

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