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American skateboarder Jason Vanporppal arriving in Cape Town in his skateboard journey across Africa to raise funds for Uganda's first permanent public skatepark.
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WATCH: Anonymous donor replaces R25 000 allegedly lost in skatepark fundraiser as legal action looms

American skateboarder Jason Vanporppal has received a $1,500 donation for Uganda's first public skatepark, following allegations of misappropriation of funds intended for the…

  • Sinazo Mkoko
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American skateboarder Jason Vanporppal arriving in Cape Town in his skateboard journey across Africa to raise funds for Uganda's first permanent public skatepark.
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WATCH: American skateboarder says R25,000 meant for children's skatepark project was stolen in alleged scam

American skateboarder Jason Vanporppal, who completed a 5,900km journey from Uganda to Cape Town to raise funds for a public skatepark, claims he has been scammed out of R25,000…

  • Staff Reporter
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Sea Point police recently arrested two men in Bantry Bay - one for dealing in drugs and one for possession of drugs, after a swift follow-up of information.
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Cops raise alarm over rising phone scams

Sea Point police urge residents to remain vigilant against scammers impersonating financial institutions.

  • Staff Reporter
  • Tamlynne Thompson
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