District Mail and Helderberg Gazette
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The coastal stretch of Clarence Drive (R44) is currently at the centre of a heated dispute as the Rooiels Conservancy (REC) is calling for the immediate removal of all public bins along the route, citing a total failure in waste management that is endangering the region’s biodiversity and local baboon troops.
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Provincial police are investigating a fatal shooting in Macassar on Monday that killed a 36-year-old taxi driver and wounded three passengers when unknown suspects opened fire on their minibus from a following vehicle before fleeing the scene.
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Rioolstortings in Broadlandspark, Strand dwing families beweerlik tot isolasie terwyl kinders siek word van die aanhoudende krisis.
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Cape Town’s daily water consumption has climbed to 1,073 million litres—98 million above target—while dam levels drop 2% weekly, prompting urgent calls for water-wise behavior to avoid future restrictions.
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Celebrate National Carrot Cake Day with Food Lover’s Market’s innovative Carrot Cake Cookie Sandwiches recipe that transforms the beloved spiced dessert into an irresistible handheld treat.
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South Africa’s tourism and travel industry launched the Green Lung at Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West on Tuesday 3 February, a national sustainability initiative led by Sigma International that began with planting 250 trees to help tourism businesses become climate-resilient and embed ESG practices, with plans to scale the model nationwide.
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CANSA calls on locals to stand “United by Unique” this World Cancer Day (4 February) as the country faces a projected doubling of cancer cases to 220 000 by 2030, encouraging participation through sharing personal stories, accessing free cancer screenings, and attending events while the organisation celebrates its 95th anniversary.
