/*
Theme Name: Capetown Chronicles
Theme URI: https://www.capetownchronicles.co.za/
Author: Capetown Chronicles
Description: A modern, accessible editorial theme for Cape Town news, guides and events.
Version: 1.0.0
Requires at least: 6.4
Requires PHP: 8.0
Text Domain: capetownchronicles
*/

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