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41 NPOs unite in Strand for second annual networking day
The second annual NPO Day brought together 41 charitable organisations for networking, learning and community building in Strand.
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City manager goes undercover in Somerset West to expose bribery attempt
A local contractor was arrested at Somerset West’s Waterstone Village shopping centre on Tuesday (3 March) after allegedly offering City of Cape Town manager Lungelo Mbandazayo R1.4 million in cash to halt corruption investigations, in a dramatic sting operation where…
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Inferno shuts down restaurant at Somerset West wine estate
The Stables restaurant at Vergelegen wine estate in Somerset West has closed indefinitely after a fire on Tuesday afternoon (3 March) completely destroyed the thatched-roof kitchen, though all patrons and staff were safely evacuated with no injuries reported.
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Public input sought for proposed Somerset West school
Somerset West residents have until Friday 3 April, to submit comments on the proposed new high school planned for Steynsrust Road in Heldervue as part of the environmental approval process required before the 1 120-student facility can be built.
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‘Ganna’ blows out 106 candles
Somerset West’s Jeanette Giliam, fondly known as “Ganna,” celebrated her remarkable 106th birthday this year, having been born on 29 February 1920 and continuing to inspire her community with her resilience and grace through more than a century of extraordinary…
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Smiling Child NPO secures futures for Strand youth
Following a year of intensive foundational preparation, Strand-based NPO Smiling Child has reached a major milestone in its mission to break the cycle of poverty through education. As the 2026 academic year commenced, the organisation has successfully transitioned the majority…
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Water restored to Macassar and Sandvlei after frustrating three-day crisis
Residents of Macassar Beach, Kramat and Sandvlei faced up to three days of water outages after a series of technical failures and safety concerns hampered repair efforts on a major water main.
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Gordon’s Bay Mall murder accused to apply for bail
The Gordon’s Bay Mall murder case was postponed after a third suspect was charged, with all three accused to apply for bail Thursday.
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Search leads to grim discovery in Somerset West
Somerset West police have opened an inquest docket after officers following up on a missing person report discovered a decomposed body in dense vegetation near the golf course and bird sanctuary on the Somerset West-Strand border on Tuesday (3 March).
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Lwandle library closes for six months, upgrade redirects patrons
The Hector Peterson Memorial Library in Lwandle closed today for a six-month R14.8 million renovation that will double its size, with patrons redirected to Strand, Gordon’s Bay, Somerset West and Sir Lowry’s Pass libraries due to safety concerns.
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