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Tech-driven crime initiative muzzles Kayamandi’s gangs

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By Philani Nombembe
| Sunday World (South Africa) Verified
A crime-fighting initiative made up of armed patrols, CCTV surveillance and real-time crime intelligence is closing in on dangerous criminals in Kayamandi township in the Cape Winelands. Before a coalition of private security companies, technology firms, community organisations, academics and residents contributed to the project, Kayamandi’s poorest traders, who graft daily in the shadow of Stellenbosch’s wealth, were being forced to hand over part of their daily takings to extortionists.
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Heritage ruling deepens battle over Oude Molen housing project

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By Philani Nombembe
| Sunday World (South Africa) Verified
Daggers have been drawn between tenants and activists and the Western Cape government over its decision to build affordable and social housing at the historic Oude Molen Eco Village precinct. Last month, the Heritage Western Cape’s (HWC) appeals committee dismissed the Western Cape Department of Infrastructure’s (DOI) appeal and upheld the rejection of its heritage impact assessment (HIA). The HIA was found to be non-compliant with the National Heritage Resources Act.
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Ferry deal scandal hits Robben Island

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By Philani Nombembe
| Sunday World (South Africa) Verified
A whistleblower has accused the Robben Island Museum (RIM) of systemic procurement failures and financial mismanagement.
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