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Weekly diary | Weeklikse dagboek
SATURDAY 3 MAY Somerset West: The SOUTHEY’S CAR BOOT SALE (Southey’s Thrift & Second-hand Market) returns to Southey’s Vines at 186 Main Road, weather permitting from 08:30 to 14:00. Locals […]
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U3A talk by Strand chronicler
Join the University of the Third Age (U3A) Helderberg for its monthly meeting on Wednesday 7 May at the Helderberg Dutch Reformed church, where lifelong Strand resident, writer and architect Danie Pienaar will journey through the rich history and unique…
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Strand Rotary Club hosts quiz night
Strand Rotary Club hosted a quiz night for its members at the Gordon’s Bay Yacht Club on Wednesday 9 April.
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Local preschool lauded
Squirrels Preschool in Somerset West was celebrated at the 16th Annual Play-with-a-Purpose Awards held last month, receiving the Model Preschool Award for 2024.
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Rusthof-trompoppies behaal vierde plek
Rusthof Sekondêre Skool se trompoppies het Saterdag 12 April die vierde plek behel in die Eerste Prestige-kompetisie in Paarl.
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Verhore sloer van beskuldigdes wat vroue aanlyn uit geld verkul
Verhore van ‘n Nigeriese man en sy medebeskuldigdes oor aanlynbedrog waarin vroue van die Wes- en Noord-Kaap uit geld verkul is, sloer steeds.
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Helicopter deployment enhances safety at Table Mountain National Park
SANParks has deployed a helicopter at Table Mountain National Park, aiding in response to threats. A recent success included catching a suspect with a knife.
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Family seeks justice for Gqeberha woman found dead in Oyster Bay
Vanessa van Rensburg (36), a mother of two from Gqeberha, was found dead at an Oyster Bay holiday home. Her family seeks answers as police investigate.
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Finance Minister withdraws proposed VAT increase, plans revised Revenue Laws Bill
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced that the VAT rate will stay at 15%, leading to a R75 billion revenue shortfall while protecting lower-income households from financial pressure.










