Tracy-Lynn Ruiters

Weekend Argus reporter

Supporting your child's journey to university: key strategies for parents

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As the University of the Western Cape (UWC) welcomes its students for the new academic year, starting on 10 February 2025, thousands of young adults are embarking ...

‘Arrests’ in case of Joshlin Smith

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Police on Tuesday made a breakthrough in the case of a 7-year-old Saldanha Bay girl whose disappearance two weeks ago has captivated South Africa

Cape teen puts action to his dream of a brighter future

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19-year-old Aqeel Fransman’s started feeding around 30 people in the neighbourhood after approaching businesses for sponsors.

Garlandale Primary School maintenance staff ‘not pulling their weight’

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Garlandale Primary School's governing body and the alumni have made a plea for the maintenance and upkeep of the school to be made a priority.

Husband of Theewaterskloof councillor murdered in his home

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The Theewaterskloof Municipality woke up to the shocking news yesterday that one of its municipal workers was murdered in his Grabouw home in Siyanyanzela on Tuesday ...

Carpenter carves hole into clients pockets, allegedly conning them out of thousands of rands

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A couple from Durbanville, decided to come forward and expose a carpenter who conned them out of their money, taking thousands of rands from them, without completing ...

Driver accused of causing deaths of sisters aged 6 and 2 has plea application rejected

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While the parents of Nurah and Nishaat Thomas prepared to commemorate a year since their deaths, they recently learnt that the tables were turning in the court case ...

Three Cape Town couples share the secret recipe that’s kept them together for 50 years

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Three Cape Town couples have revealed the enduring power of love and commitment as they celebrate more than five decades together.

Mitchells Plain mom speaks out about alleged corporal punishment at school

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A Mitchells Plain mother has spoken up about alleged corporal punishment at Cornflower Primary School in the hope that other children will be saved from the same ...

Children’s mental health to be taken seriously

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One in seven children have a treatable mental health condition, says the South African Society of Psychiatrists (Sasop).

Brand new Knysna Forensic Pathology Lab a beacon of hope for the solving of court cases

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The R32. 956 million facility, completed and commissioned in October, was officially inaugurated by the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness on Wednesday. ...

Passenger recalls moment Golden Arrow Bus toppled along the R300 off-ramp

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Gabs confirmed that 52 passengers travelling on the Mitchells Plain Lost City bus from Cape Town had to be treated for minor to moderate injuries.

Parents livid over lack of communication from WCED regarding placements

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A group of parents from Freedom Park informal settlement in Ottery are claiming the WCED was purposefully keeping them in the dark about the placement of their children ...

Kuilsriver drummie chosen to fly SA flag high in France

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17-year-old Robyn Jooste from Soneike High in Kuilsriver has been chosen once more to represent the province and country abroad.

Mixed emotions over R6m pledge by SAPS for slain cops’ kids

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The pledge of over R6. 6 million by SAPS for the education of deceased police officers’ dependants has been welcomed, but widows and activists have criticised it. ...

Scholar transport under spotlight once more

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Scholar transport and its negligence in safeguarding learners is again under the spotlight following the death of a learner who was struck by a vehicle while crossing ...

Stellenbosch University haunted by ‘chamber of horrors’ and ‘toxic culture’ at Wilgenhof

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Stellenbosch University, struggling to rid itself of perceived racism, bullying and archaic initiation practises, has once again hit the headlines for the wrong ...

Not guilty pleas tendered by Modack and Co

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The not guilty tune continued to echo off the walls of the Western Cape High Court where alleged underworld boss Nafiz Modack and his 14 co-accused appeared for ...

National recognition for Western Cape special needs top students

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The teen from Philippi said he did not expect to be part of the top tier of learners to get recognition on a national stage.

Tragedy strikes as six-year old boy run over in front of school gate

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Barely two weeks into the school year and tragedy has already struck with a Grade 1 learner being run over while waiting for his school transport.

Call to reinstate former Mitchells Plain station commander after theft of guns

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The retired-top cop said such an incident should not have happened again. In an exclusive interview with the Weekend Argus, former Mitchells Plain station commander ...

Parents fume over school’s sex education booklet: ‘It's a sensitive topic’

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The parents of a Grade 6 learner at Parow Valley Primary School are fuming after discovering a booklet containing scripted lesson plans about sexuality education ...

Parents urged to be more involved in children’s education, especially in matric

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Education experts said more needs to be done to help learners in bad-performing schools, starting before they reach matric.

Athlone School for the Blind matric class of 2023 honoured

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With a pass rate of 92. 6% as well as producing the country’s top matriculants in the Special Needs Education category, the matric class of 2023 at Athlone School ...

Combating hunger one seed at a time

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With the aim of combating household hunger, Mitchells Plain community activist Joanie Fredericks, along with Seed To Harvest Visionary Shaun Cairns, hopes to instil ...