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Local filmmaker’s award-winning movie set for nationwide release
Angels: They are amongst us, is officially set for a nationwide cinema release across South Africa and Namibia on Friday 24 July.
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Somerset West Police investigate two fatal N2 incidents in one week
Somerset West police are investigating a case of culpable homicide following a fatal collision at the intersection of Victoria Road and the N2 last Wednesday (10 June).
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Strand’s beacons of hope, HeBrews and 2ndChance, to close their doors
After six years of restoring dignity, providing employment and serving as a sanctuary for the vulnerable, Strand’s sister social enterprises HeBrews Coffee Shop and 2ndChance Clothing in Michau Street are preparing to close its doors.
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Multi-agency probe into ‘gasping’ carp at Somerset West centre
Fish welfare concerns at The Sanctuary’s dam prompted multi-authority investigations, with experts finding the fish safe and the case closed.
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Child welfare agency marks 70 years of child protection service
Child Welfare SA Helderberg marks 70 years of child protection services with celebratory events and a call for community support.
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Macassar son shares story in published book available online
Macassar’s Derico Jansen published a free e-book about his life, urging others to share their stories using whatever they have.
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Helderberg Sunrise Rotary club marks two decades of service
The Helderberg Sunrise Rotary Club celebrates its 20th anniversary and its impactful community service over two decades.
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Showdown at Stormhaven Park Retirement Village as homeowners group take on trustees
The tranquil exterior of Stormhaven Park, a Somerset West retirement community established in 1987, has been shattered by an escalating battle between its board of trustees and a large group of frustrated homeowners.
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Spotlight firmly placed on child protection in Strand
Badisa Strand hosted a National Child Protection Week event in Broadlands Park, uniting local organisations to safeguard children’s rights.
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Lwandle’s policing crisis exposed as detective caseloads soar
A DA oversight visit to Lwandle exposed a severe policing crisis, with 17 detectives carrying 141 cases and one officer per 926 residents.
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