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Showing gratitude for school’s sponsors, supporters
Somerset West Primary School hosted its annual Sponsors Function at their Sports and Culture Centre last Wednesday (4 December) to thank local businesses for their contributions throughout 2024.
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Police probe sexual misconduct allegations
A manager of the Somerset West branch of a popular restaurant found himself in the dock on sexual assault charges brought against him by two subordinates.
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Drowning in Strand
A sombre scene met locals and beachgoers along Strand Beach early on Tuesday morning (10 December), when emergency services responded to a drowning in progress.
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PHOTOS: Friendly Froggies have family fun
In the raffle for children, a very delighted Aiden-Björn van Wyk, son of mommy Nicolene and dad Schagne took home the Friendly blue bag. All these lovely gifts are available […]
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Equipment worth thousands of rands looted in Pavilion burglary
Strand police are investigating a case of business burglary after three suspects broke-in and looted equipment valued at an estimated R500 000 from a drone store located at the Strand Pavilion in Beach Road on Monday 3 December.
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Samsung Somerset Mall back with a bang!
The Samsung store in Somerset Mall has reopened following a three-week renovation. The relaunch event took place on Monday 2 December, inviting guests to marvel at the new layout, which showcases the store’s range of products.
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LETTER: Patron details ‘racially motivated attack’
On Saturday 26 October, I visited Peter Falke Wine Farm with my Caucasian girlfriend. As we walked, an unknown man directed racial comments at us, repeatedly referring to us as “top deck.”.
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Mother grieves loss of young woman found murdered in Asanda Village
A township family has been thrust into mourning following the gruesome murder of a young woman whose life was brutally claimed amid the national 16 Days of Activism campaign which aims to combat acts of gender-based violence.
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Police probe sexual misconduct allegations
A manager of the Somerset West branch of a popular restaurant found himself in the dock on sexual assault charges brought against him by two subordinates.
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Drowning in Strand
A sombre scene met locals and beachgoers along Strand Beach early on Tuesday morning (10 December), when emergency services responded to a drowning in progress.







