Tracy-Lynn Ruiters

Weekend Argus reporter

Community collaboration leads to new early childhood development centre

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A much-needed early childhood development (ECD) facility has been opened on the West Coast with the creation of the Nuwerus Crèche Activity Centre.

Cape Town schools benefit from generous sports shoe donation

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Eyes lit up and smiles spread across the children’s faces as they collected their new pairs of sports shoes, each offering a grateful thank you.

Residents sceptic despite City assurances that beach water quality meets acceptable standards

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The City of Cape Town's Water and Sanitation Directorate on Friday held its fifth quarterly meeting of the Permit Advisory Forum (PAF), with residents and other ...

Religious intolerance LGBTQ+ Rights and the South African Constitution: The impact of Imam Hendricks' Murder

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The recent murder of openly gay Imam Muhsin Hendricks has sparked a heated debate surrounding religious intolerance and LGBTQ+ rights in South Africa’s diverse society. ...

The evolution of graffiti as art

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Graffiti has come a long way since its humble beginnings as an underground form of rebellion.

The Hand-Me-Down Chronicles: From “not my child” to “what a blessing. ”

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Ah, motherhood—the beautiful chaos where every day is filled with both joy and a fair share of tantrums (sometimes from me).

The impact of firearm violence on children in the Western Cape

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Between 1 and 11 February 2025, Hospital Emergency Centre Triage and Information System-linked sites, including clinics, hospitals, and emergency centres, recorded ...

Cape Peninsula Baboon Management Task Team established to address human-wildlife conflicts

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In a significant development for wildlife management on the Cape Peninsula, the Cape Peninsula Baboon Management Joint Task Team (CPBMJTT) has officially established ...

Time to paint the town rainbow at this years Cape Town’s Pride Parade and Mardi Gras

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Cape Town’s Pride Festival is ready to bring the rainbow magic, with the highly anticipated Pride Parade and Mardi Gras lighting up the streets on Saturday, March ...

Advocates urge strong leadership qualities for incoming Children's Commissioner

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Children's rights organisations and lobby groups across the Western Cape are calling for a speedy resolution to begin the process of appointing a strong and capable ...

Budget Speech cancellation highlights tensions within South Africa's Coalition Government

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The cancellation of South Africa's 2025 Budget Speech due to internal disputes within the Government National Unity raises concerns about the coalition's stability ...

Stef Bos to perform at Kirstenbosch

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The Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts are set to host a special and deeply personal performance by renowned Belgian-Dutch singer-songwriter Stef Bos on Sunday, ...

Predictions for South Africa's Budget Speech: Tough decisions ahead for the Finance Minister

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As South Africa approaches the highly anticipated budget speech, economists, Dawie Roodt and Ulricht Joubert, have painted a bleak picture of the country’s economic ...

Predictions for South Africa's Budget Speech: Tough decisions ahead for the Finance Minister

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As South Africa approaches the highly anticipated budget speech, economists, Dawie Roodt and Ulricht Joubert, have painted a bleak picture of the country’s economic ...

Urgent Action Required: Western Cape Government Addresses Funding Shortfall for HIV/AIDS Services

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The National Department of Health’s response to the 90-day suspension of certain foreign aid by the United States has been pivotal in ensuring that HIV/AIDS services ...

A heartfelt journey: Oaheng Twala's fight for life

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At just over a year old, Oaheng Twala’s heart condition took a serious turn, putting her life in jeopardy.

Cape Town Ulama Board calls for peace after murder of Imam Muhsin Hendricks

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Outrage in South Africa as the murder of openly gay Imam Muhsin Hendricks sparks calls for justice and respect for the legal process from the Cape Town Ulama Board. ...

MyMachine South Africa: Empowering kids to dream and innovate

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MyMachine South Africa is helping children in Cape Town develop creative confidence and the skills to innovate for a brighter future.

On the road to learning: How the Travelling Classroom is changing education

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In an inspiring move to improve education in South Africa’s rural areas, the “Travelling Classroom” is taking learning on the road.

Student accommodation a national crisis

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Joff van Reenen, CEO of international auction consultancy The Chant Laboratory and Director of the South African Institute of Auctioneers, pointed to the staggering ...

Tafelberg case: A pivotal moment for affordable housing in Cape Town

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Human rights organization Ndifuna Ukwazi believes the fate of the Tafelberg site could pave the way for a more equitable future for Cape Town's poor and working-class ...

Calls to revoke citizenship amid Trump’s controversial offer to Afrikaners

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Despite the EFF calling on the president to revoke the citizenship of any Afrikaner who accepts Trump’s offer for refuge, organisations and political counterparts ...

Adventures of a picky eater

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It’s a truth universally acknowledged that the world of picky eaters is one full of contradictions.

Pat September: a journey through trauma and compassion

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Patricia Pat September, a 59-year-old medic from Portlands, has spent nearly three decades serving her community in emergency medical services.

Minister shares her three-phase plan to making the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO) publicly accessible

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In a decisive move to combat Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF), Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi has outlined a three-phase ...