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A cry from the heart: Metho Squirrels face All Blacks three decades later
When the young rugby players of Somerset West Methodist Primary School stepped onto the turf at DHL Stadium to perform their war cry in front of the touring New Zealand All Blacks on Friday 31 July, they were doing far…
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Somerset West police call for comment on two liquor licence applications
Somerset West police are calling for public comment on two liquor licence applications from eLiquor Franchise and Bossa Wingrove. Deadline is 11 August.
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Monochrome magic captured at Vergelegen in Somerset West
Vergelegen unveiled winners of its fourth Essence photo contest, with nearly 500 black-and-white entries across camera, smartphone and junior categories.
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Somerset West resident battles sewage crisis on Lewes Street
A Somerset West resident has battled a collapsed sewer pipe on Lewes Street for over a decade, blaming the City of Cape Town for relying on temporary fixes.
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Donate books: Readers are Leaders campaign launches
The publication launches Readers are Leaders, urging the community to donate children’s books and nominate a deserving school for a new library.
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Community rallies after fatal shack fire claims three children
Three children died and over 10 were allegedly displaced after a shack fire in Pholile Park, prompting an appeal for donations.
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Helderberg Hospital delivers smiles and essential supplies to Zandvliet Care Centre
Helderberg Hospital shared the spirit of giving by donating essential items to residents at the Zandvliet Care Centre in Macassar.
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Learners inspired for the future at Altena Primary career day
Altena Primary Grade 7s explored careers from firefighting to journalism during a career day hosted by Strand police and CPF on 31 July.
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‘This is a humanitarian crisis’: Sandvlei, Kramat and Macassar Beach enter day 4 without water
Taps across Sandvlei Farm, Kramat, and Macassar Beach remain completely dry today (Tuesday 4 August) as affected communities enter their fourth consecutive day without a water supply.
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Two incidents prompt Helderberg hiking safety reminder
Following two recent hiking incidents at the Helderberg Nature Reserve, the City urges visitors to choose trails suited to their fitness and experience.
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