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Thursday 8 October13

  1. 16:39Cape TalkAfternoon DrivePinelands4 km

    is still heavily backed up at Rudabrum Road. There's also slow-moving traffic that's on the N2 inbound at the ramp to the M3 south. So do allow for some extra travel time there and the M5 southbound still slowing down between Pinelands and

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  2. 16:36SAfmThe National Pulse

    Millmerton. This delays out towards the Woodbridge Island area. And the main road out through Observatory, quite heavy backlogs towards the N2 Highway Bridge. With your traffic updates, I'm Rob Byrne. Economic news on SAFM. Facts and

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  3. 15:40Cape TalkAfternoon DriveMowbray1 km

    Balville this afternoon. And then we have usual peak traffic on the N2 outbound, that's from Mowbray all the way through to Boonga Avenue. The M5 south, that's heavily backed up between Berkeley Road and Kenilworth. And there's still

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  4. 15:39Cape TalkAfternoon DriveMowbray1 km

    on Cape Talk. EWN traffic. Happening now on the Into Inbound just under the main road in Mowbray. There's been an accident, so do pass with caution. And we also received a report in about an accident in Rondebosch at Avenue de Mist and

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  5. 15:17Cape TalkAfternoon DriveMowbray1 km

    The left lane is affected there. And on the N2 inbound, just under the main road in Mowbray, there's just been a report of an accident. All lanes are open there. And as you leave the city on Nelson Mandela Boulevard outbound, traffic is

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  6. 15:07Cape TalkAfternoon DriveNewlands4 km

    even know whether it's a three-test series. I suspect it is because I know there's one at Newlands and I can't imagine that there wouldn't be one at either The Wanderers or at Centurion. And I don't know who's in the Australian squad. I

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  7. 13:50Cape TalkLunch with Pippa Hudsonheard as “K Town in Woodstock area”Woodstock2 km

    then the plants basically suck the water out of it as they need it. Interesting. Now, how easy are they to get hold of, Ian? They are becoming more and more available. If you Google them, there's a lovely lady in K Town in Woodstock area.

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  8. 13:02Cape TalkLunch with Pippa HudsonAthlone5 km

    another is under police guard in hospital following a home invasion in the Crawford area in Athlone in Cape Town. The incident happened at nine o'clock last night. The police's Wesley Twiggs says a gunman demanded cash. The victims were

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  9. 13:00Cape TalkLunch with Pippa Hudsonheard as “Athlone House”Athlone5 km

    Spreading misinformation about South Africa abroad and police investigate Athlone House Robbery. It is one o'clock. Good afternoon. I'm Martin Slobber. International Relations Minister Ronald Lamoula has supported a call to clamp down on

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  10. 10:38Cape TalkThe Clarence Ford ShowMowbray1 km

    Road, Rosebank, south side of the road, comes under Rondebash Saps and the north side under Mowbray Saps. And Pippa is a near neighbour. She never. Okay, right. Why? Because the dividing line is Daviliers, houses on the northern side. Okay,

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  11. 10:37Cape TalkThe Clarence Ford ShowMowbray1 km

    Civic Association, RMCA, seems to have fallen by the wayside. And one part of Rosebank and one part of Mowbray belong to LMRID, to which residents pay extra rates via cocked account. Another part of Rosebank and Mowbray have a different

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  12. 10:37Cape TalkThe Clarence Ford ShowMowbray1 km

    serves, then I think they should be celebrated. Some stories, related stories, have kind of trickled through. Jill writes a story about Rosebank and Mowbray. Let's get an understanding through Jill's eyes of Rosebank and Mowbray.

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  13. 08:33Cape TalkGood Morning Cape TownAthlone5 km

    Following a home invasion in the Crawford area in Athlone. The incident happened at 9 o'clock last night. Here's the police as Wesley Twigg. Lennon Police registered the House of Robot Case for investigation following an incident on

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Wednesday 7 October19

  1. Town police officer facing criminal charges linked to the alleged assault and torture of a Mowbray barber. Cameron took to social media today to express concern about SAPS officer Delmore Manuel being promoted from Lieutenant Colonel to

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  2. 17:44Cape TalkAfternoon DriveMowbray1 km

    freeway, traffic is heavily backed up at the CTICC. The N2 outbound still slowing down between Mowbray and Airport Approach Road this evening. The N1 outbound, that's also still crawling from the Foreshore all the way through to Durban

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  3. 17:33SAfmThe National PulseAthlone5 km

    truck that's stuck in the middle of Jungsmutz Drive and Clifffontaine Road in the heart of Athlone. Youngsmuts coming from Epping and Old Mutual, really bad. Clifffontein Road backs deep into Mowbray. Anything that feeds into that area is

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  4. 17:16Cape TalkAfternoon DriveMowbray1 km

    if you are in that vicinity. And if you're traveling on the N2 outbound, that's between Mowbray and Airport Approach Road, traffic is still heavily backed up. The N1 outbound, that's also crawling between the Foreshore and Durban Road. And

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  5. 17:07Cape TalkAfternoon DriveMowbray1 km

    Town police officer facing criminal charges linked to the alleged assault and torture of a Mowbray barber. EWN, in touch, in tune, and independent. For the latest, visit ewn.co.za or download the EWN app. This is Cape Talk. Join the

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  6. 17:07SAfmThe National PulseAthlone5 km

    Cromboham Road is all backed up. Milner Road onto Cromboham Road, into Athlone Heavy going that way as well. And even the N2 inbound is now queuing to off-ramp into that traffic on Jansmas Drive going south. With your traffic updates, I'm

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  7. 17:06SAfmThe National Pulse

    heavy from Mowbray. Behind that, you've got really big traffic on Lisbick Parkway through Observatory down to Mowbray. Forest Drive, Rapenberg Road through the Clifffontaine out of Pinelands. That's heavy. The M5 south down towards Crane.

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  8. 17:01Cape TalkAfternoon DriveMowbray1 km

    Town Police officer facing criminal charges linked to the alleged assault and torture of a Mowbray barber. Cameron's taken to social media today to express concern about SAPS officer Dalmore Manuel being promoted from Lieutenant Colonel to

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  9. 16:54Cape TalkAfternoon DriveMowbray1 km

    There's also congestion and delays on the M5 south, that's between Maitland and Kenilworth. The M2 outbound that's heavily backed up between Mowbray and Airport Approach Road, and traffic lights are still faulty in Newlands at Maine.

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  10. 16:32SAfmThe National PulseAthlone5 km

    And Clifffontein Road causing absolute chaos in that Athlone area. Cliff Fontaine Road backs from Mowbray, Jan Smuts from Epping, and Old Mutual sort of side. You've got big queues on Crombourne Road and Milna Avenue as motorists go that

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  11. 14:33Cape TalkLunch with Pippa HudsonNewlands4 km

    and retirees. These and other stories at three or as they happen. EWN traffic. We have an accident on the N1 outbound after Klupmitz. All lanes are open, not too many delays expected. Then defective traffic lights in Newlands at main road.

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  12. 14:32Cape TalkLunch with Pippa HudsonAthlone5 km

    They acted on information about the Red VW Golf with armed occupants driving around the Athlone area last night. And these arrests follow a gang-related shooting in Athlone's Belgravia suburb yesterday morning when a man was shot shortly

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  13. 13:32Cape TalkLunch with Pippa HudsonNewlands4 km

    area at Flauberg and Porker Dry Roads. There's been an accident. We have slight delays there. In Grassy Park at Fifth Avenue before Victoria Road, a vehicle has left the roadway. Traffic lights are defective in Newlands at Main.

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  14. 11:55Cape TalkThe Clarence Ford ShowAthlone5 km

    are so tough, man. Sports. But if I absolutely have to, it's going to be Cape Town FC there at Athlone Stadium. The Stormers and Alai Anag teams are wonderful. But I think nothing beats like a local soccer game on the flats, the vibe and

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  15. 11:02Cape TalkThe Clarence Ford ShowMaitland3 km

    56, which includes Factreton, Maitland, and Kensington from the DA during a February 2023 by-election. 65-year-old Julia Matruis says a lot has changed in the area since then. Carlo Peterson has more. Julia Matruis says she spent her whole

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  16. 10:32Cape TalkThe Clarence Ford Showheard as “Athlone area”Athlone5 km

    Police have arrested two suspects for the illegal possession of firearms and ammunition in the Athlone area. Last night, members of the Maitland Flying Squad followed up on information that occupants of a Red Volkswagen Golf, which was

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  17. 10:04Cape TalkThe Clarence Ford ShowMaitland3 km

    because the party fights for coloured people. The PA took Ward 56, which includes Fackreton, Maitland, and Kensington, from the DA in a February 2023 by-election. 65-year-old Julia Matruis says a lot has changed in the area since then.

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  18. 09:26SAfmThe Daily DiscourseNewlands4 km

    When these applications reopen. Mike in Newlands is on the line to us. Mike, you want to talk about the fuel price? Hi. Yeah, hi, Jan. I do. You know, many years ago, I had a car, I sold that. Then I bought a motorbike, and as the fuel

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  19. 08:03Cape TalkGood Morning Cape TownAthlone5 km

    news. A search continues for gunmen responsible for an alleged gang-related murder in Athlone. The shooting happened outside a primary school in Belgravia before 8 o'clock yesterday morning. Police say the victim had just dropped his child

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Tuesday 6 October26

  1. 21:04702The Aubrey Masango ShowAthlone5 km

    Town police are investigating the murder of a man who was shot and killed in Belgravia and Athlone. The shooting happened this morning, moments after the man dropped his child off at school. The victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds, and

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  2. Town police are investigating the murder of a man who was shot and killed in Belgravia and Athlone. The shooting happened this morning, moments after the man dropped his child off at school. The victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds and

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  3. 18:35Cape TalkThe Money ShowPinelands4 km

    approaching Ratunga Road. There's also slow-moving traffic on the M5 southbound between Pinelands and Kenilworth. If you come across any other traffic issues, kindly what up us on 072-702-1702. There's more EWN on air, online, and on the

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  4. 17:45Cape TalkAfternoon DrivePinelands4 km

    Road, there's just been an accident, so do pass with caution. If you are on the M5 South, traffic is still slow moving between Pinelands and Kenilworth. And on Nelson Mandela Boulevard, outbound traffic is still backed up at Rudablum Road.

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  5. 17:03Cape TalkAfternoon DriveAthlone5 km

    a feud which he was trying to resolve. The trial continues. Carlo Peterson, Eyewitness News, Western Cape High Court. Police are hunting gunmen responsible for an apparent gang-related murder in Athlone. The shooting happened in Belgravia.

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  6. 16:36Cape TalkAfternoon DriveSalt River0.9 km

    There's more EWN on air, online, and on the EWN app. Marilyn tells us that a fuel station in Salt River is out of petrol. Petrol and diesel or just petrol. It won't be the last, I'm sure of that, given the scale of the increase and given.

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  7. 16:14Cape TalkAfternoon Driveheard as “Salt River Market was stuck in the mud”Salt River0.9 km

    We have published the first land state land discount guidelines in the country, which allows us to discount city-owned land up to right up to 90%, which is exactly what we did at Salt River Market. Salt River Market was stuck in the mud.

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  8. 16:08SAfmThe National PulseRondebosch4 km

    Avenue is slow, and the M5 from the Kuburg Interchange busy down to Racecourse Road in the Rondebosch Kenilworth area. With your traffic update, I'm Rob Byrne. Stay safe on the roads. SAFM is with you. The National Pulse with Ashraf Garda

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  9. 15:49Cape TalkAfternoon DriveForeshore3 km

    is already congested from Riddablum Road. The N1 outbound that's slowing down between the Foreshore and Balville. A reminder that schools are back today, so there's a lot more activity on our roads. Traffic lights are also faulty in Sunset

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  10. 15:02Cape TalkAfternoon DriveAthlone5 km

    In the shooting of a man in Athlone. He was murdered in Bulgaria before 8 this morning, shortly after dropping his child at school. Police are also urging anyone with information about the double murder in Kaya Leacher to come forward. Two

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  11. 14:08Cape TalkLunch with Pippa HudsonAthlone5 km

    today, partly cloudy with a gentle south-southeasterly breeze and a high of 18. The top story this hour: a man has today been shot and killed moments after dropping his child at school in Athlone. EWN in touch, in tune, and independent.

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  12. 14:02Cape TalkLunch with Pippa HudsonAthlone5 km

    Moments after dropping his child at school in Athlone. The shooting happened in Belgravia before 8 this morning. The deceased sustained multiple gunshot wounds to his face and upper body, and the police's Frederick van Vij says the attack

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  13. 13:31Cape TalkLunch with Pippa HudsonAthlone5 km

    the latest news headlines. Good afternoon. Thanks, Pipa. Good afternoon. A man has today been shot and killed moments after dropping his child at school in Athlone. The shooting happened in Bulgaria before 8 this morning. The deceased's

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  14. 13:07Cape TalkLunch with Pippa HudsonAthlone5 km

    weather today, partly cloudy with a gentle south-southeastly breeze and a high of 18. The top story: the sour police are hunting gunmen responsible for an apparent gang-related murder in Athlone. EWN, in touch, in tune, and independent.

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  15. 13:01Cape TalkLunch with Pippa HudsonAthlone5 km

    Peterson. Police are hunting gunmen responsible for an apparent gang-related shooting in Athlone. The shooting happened in Bulgaria before 8 this morning. Detectives have been combing the scene opposite a primary school. Lauren Isaac says

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  16. Cape Town Police are investigating the murder of a man who was shot and killed in Belgravia in Athlone. The shooting happened this morning, just moments after the man had dropped his child off at school. The victim sustained multiple

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  17. 12:32702The Midday ReportAthlone5 km

    Cape Town Police are investigating the murder of a man who was shot and killed in Belgravia in Athlone. The shooting happened this morning, just moments after the man had dropped his child off at school. The victim sustained multiple

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  18. Cape Town police are investigating the murder of a man who was shot and killed in Belgravia in Athlone. The shooting happened this morning, just moments after the man had dropped his child off at school. The victim sustained multiple

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  19. 12:03702The Midday ReportAthlone5 km

    Cape Town police are investigating the murder of a man who was shot and killed in Belgravia in Athlone. The shooting happened this morning, just moments after the man had dropped his child off at school. The victim sustained multiple guns.

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  20. 11:30Cape TalkThe Clarence Ford ShowAthlone5 km

    is standing by. Thank you, Clarence. Good morning. A man has been killed in Belgravia in Athlone just moments after dropping his child off at school. The shooting happened before 8 o'clock this morning. The victim sustained multiple gunshot

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  21. 11:30702The Clement Manyathela ShowAthlone5 km

    passing. His family says Pasiwe died yesterday following a seizure. And Cape Town Police are investigating the murder of a man who was shot and killed in Belgravia in Athlone. The shooting happened this morning, just moments after the man.

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  22. 11:07Cape TalkThe Clarence Ford ShowAthlone5 km

    a high of 18 degrees. The top story, this hour, a man has been shot and killed in Bulgaria in Athlone moments after dropping his child off at school. EWN in touch, in tune, and independent. For the latest, visit ewn.co.za or download the

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  23. 11:01Cape TalkThe Clarence Ford ShowAthlone5 km

    Athlone just moments after dropping his child off at school. The shooting happened before 8 o'clock this morning. The victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds to his face and upper body, and the gunman fled the scene. The police's Frederick

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  24. 06:40Cape TalkGood Morning Cape TownPinelands4 km

    Station. How reliable is the train except for days that are late? The route is retreat to Pinelands and then Pinelands to retreat. Trains have generally become more reliable. I would suggest, I wouldn't park and ride at retreat station.

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  25. 04:34Cape Talkheard as “Ronabosch”Rondebosch4 km

    trains, I must admit. But if I could predict that if I leave Cape Town at 4:34, I will get to Ronabosch at 4.48, then I would be certainly more reliant on Metro Rail than I currently am. But I am able to access public transport, which is

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  26. 04:34702Early Breakfastheard as “Ronabosch”Rondebosch4 km

    and like it's a pleasure to ride on these new blue trains, I must admit. But if I could predict that if I leave Cape Town at 4:34, I will get to Ronabosch at 4:48, then I would be certainly more reliant on Metro Rail than I currently.

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Monday 5 October2

  1. 16:32SAfmThe National PulseNewlands4 km

    there. Looks like pure volume. And Cape Town, the M3 fairly slowed today from UCT, University of Cape Town, moving down into Newlands and then extending queues right down through Bishops Court, almost towards the top of sort of Wynberg.

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  2. 15:50Cape TalkAfternoon DriveRondebosch4 km

    And the N2, as well as in Rondebosch, Aclafontaine and Golf Course. I'm Justine Rehnquist, and I'll have more EWN traffic in 15 minutes. There's more EWN on air, online, and on the EWN app. Nodi, sorry, but your question arrived just as I

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