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Strand-built pasteuriser prevents milk waste amid FMD crisis
Strand-based Proplant Stainless Steel manufactured an emergency pasteuriser in mere days to prevent a multinational food corporation from dumping over 90 000 litres of milk daily during foot and mouth disease restrictions.
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An effluent crisis in Sir Lowry’s Pass
The Mission Grounds community in Sir Lowry’s Pass is reaching a breaking point as a recurring sewage crisis transforms Brinkhuis Street into a health hazard. Raw effluent now overflows regularly, they claim, leaving residents trapped in a cycle of foul…
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Cycling to himself: Abuse survivor’s journey across Africa
Maurice Edelson’s 13 400 km healing journey across Africa to conquer childhood trauma ends in coma just 3 000 km from Cape Town.
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Cooperation pays as CCTV helps solve Somerset West murder
CCTV footage and vehicle tracking helped Somerset West police arrest a murder suspect within three hours of a fatal stabbing on Wednesday 11 March.
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Tip-off leads to abalone bust and drug arrest in Gordon’s Bay
A 45-year-old man was arrested with 2 218 units of abalone worth about R500 000 and tik during a Gordon’s Bay police roadblock.
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Letter: No response to visit request as Broadlands sewers overflow
Councillor says Zahid Badroodien visited Strand but ignored requests to see sewer overflows affecting Broadlands Park and Gustrouw.
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Stellenbosch University lecturer again trades lecture hall for the saddle
Dr Marietjie Lutz, a first-year Stellenbosch University (SU) chemistry lecturer, is back peddling for a purpose, this time to raise funds for students in need.
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Major road resurfacing project begins in the Helderberg
The City of Cape Town launched an extensive two-month road resurfacing project today (Friday 13 March) affecting 29 road segments across Strand, Nomzamo and Gordon’s Bay.
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Cape Town cuts all ties with ‘corrupt’ contractor after bribery attempt
City of Cape Town terminates all contracts with Triple C Maintenance and Services after owner Shaun Roos allegedly attempted to bribe the City manager, leading to his arrest on corruption charges and court appearance at Cape Town Magistrates’ Court today…
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