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D4D hosts successful pedal for charity
Somerset West was buzzing with energy on the weekend of Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 October, as Distance For Difference (D4D) hosted the seventh edition of THE500 24-hour Cycling and Spinning Challenge at De Hoop Primary School.
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Sir Lowry’s Pass waste initiative a winner
A groundbreaking local initiative, Waste2Opportunity, is proving to be a powerful force for change as it tackles poverty and pollution, creating jobs and hope for the community of Sir Lowry’s Pass Village. Founded by lifelong friends Danzel McDonald and Lionel…
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Horticulturist Leon Kluge to share insights at Gordon’s Bay Yacht Club
Multi-award-winning landscaper and botanist Leon Kluge will present a talk at the Gordon’s Bay Yacht Club at 18:30 on Wednesday 20 November where he will discuss South African wildflowers and their pollinators.
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Macassar teens arrested for illegal firearm possession
Two teenagers were arrested on charges of illegal possession of firearms and ammunition after police discovered an imitation firearm at a Macassar secondary school on Monday, leading to an investigation that uncovered a second weapon and video evidence of learners…
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Strand jailbreak: Second escaped prisoner surrenders, 1 still at large
Glenville Jantjies, one of three prisoners who escaped from Strand Magistrates’ Court on 27 October, surrendered to police on Friday, leaving only Denver Pietersen still at large after the trio’s brazen jailbreak.
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Masked ‘robbers’ target Somerset West farm, tie up man (72)
Four masked men tied up a 72-year-old house-sitter at a Firgrove farm on Wednesday night, stealing firearms, ammunition, jewellery and wines before the victim freed himself hours later and alerted Somerset West police, with the suspects still at large.
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Strand jailbreak: Escaped prisoner back behind bars, 2 others still on the run
Three prisoners facing serious charges including attempted murder and assault escaped from Strand Magistrates’ Court on Monday 27 October, with one suspect recaptured on Tuesday while two others remain at large as police continue their search operation.
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Fighting hunger through creativity with origami protea workshop
The Carmen Stevens Foundation’s origami protea workshop raised funds to ensure no child goes hungry during the December holidays.
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Committed to cleaning up the Soet River
Oasis “Reach for your Dreams” received City of Cape Town grant funding to lead weekly Soet River cleanups while training 30 homeless individuals and marginalised youth, combining environmental restoration with social upliftment in a project that transforms both lives and…
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Scarlett dominates on a national stage
Twelve-year-old Scarlett van der Merwe has achieved what many seasoned models can only dream of – claiming four pageant titles in a single day. Competing in the Miss Teen SA 2025 event hosted by Pageants SA in Johannesburg on Monday…
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