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Crime in brief || Misdaad (5 November)
Weekend joint police operations led to five arrests, while separate investigations continue into sexual assaults and a shooting in the Strand area.
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City of Cape Town fosters youth leaders
The City of Cape Town has launched applications for the 2026 Junior City Council, a non-political youth leadership programme for Grade 10 and 11 learners that provides hands-on governance experience through workshops, debates and community projects, with applications closing on…
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Surmount challenges through faith: bouncing back from adversity
52 women gathered to explore how faith and community can create pathways to renewal and empowerment at a Somerset West gathering.
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Kevin Fraser’s ‘Heart of the World’ comedy tour comes to Cape Town
Comedian Kevin Fraser brings his nationwide “Heart of the World” tour to Cape Town International Convention Centre on Saturday 13 December, celebrating African resilience and unity through comedy that explores the rhythms, patience, and spirit that make Africa the heartbeat…
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Helderberg roboteers win double gold, qualify for world champs
The Helderberg Robotics Club achieved remarkable success by winning double gold medals at the South African leg of the World Robot Olympiad in September, with Team Titans and Team NullPointException both qualifying to represent South Africa at the world championships…
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Strand benefits from multi-million rand water-system upgrade
The City of Cape Town is investing R6.6 million to upgrade Strand’s water infrastructure by replacing 2163 metres of 45-year-old pipes with modern high-density polyethylene pipes using advanced trenchless technology, with the project running from August to December.
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Somerset West shooting: Overbeek murder probe at delicate stage
Police continue to investigate the murder of 43-year-old Nicolette Overbeek, who was fatally shot twice in her Somerset West driveway on Tuesday morning.
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Somerset West police take to the streets for a cause
Somerset West police officers traded blue uniforms for pink, taking on 5km coastal walk at Strand Beach in support of breast-cancer survivors.
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Keep your distance from fur seals
As the summer holiday season approaches, authorities are issuing a strong warning to the public to exercise extreme caution and avoid any engagement with Cape fur seals along the coast.
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Facelift for Somerset West roads
Commuters in the greater Somerset West area may be experiencing a change in traffic, as the City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate commenced a major road resurfacing project in the area
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