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Vergelegen bounces back after big restaurant blaze
A devastating fire destroyed the kitchen at Vergelegen wine estate’s popular Somerset West restaurant on Tuesday 3 March, but the estate remains fully operational with plans for a “Stables pop-up” restaurant to support affected staff.
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Premier’s First Thursday debuts in Helderberg
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde brought government services directly to Strand Town Hall on Thursday 5 March through his First Thursday initiative, allowing residents one-on-one consultations with provincial cabinet and City of Cape Town Mayoral Committee members.
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In dock for mall shooting: 11 charged with Gordon’s Bay triple murder
The Gordon’s Bay Mall triple murder case has expanded from three to eleven accused after prosecutors dropped charges against one original suspect.
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Strand escapee ‘Seun’ to spend 20 years behind bars
After violent crimes, a brazen escape and dramatic recapture, Denver ‘Seun’ Pietersen has been sentenced to 20 years behind bars.
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41 NPOs unite in Strand for second annual networking day
The second annual NPO Day brought together 41 charitable organisations for networking, learning and community building in Strand.
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City manager goes undercover in Somerset West to expose bribery attempt
A local contractor was arrested at Somerset West’s Waterstone Village shopping centre on Tuesday (3 March) after allegedly offering City of Cape Town manager Lungelo Mbandazayo R1.4 million in cash to halt corruption investigations, in a dramatic sting operation where…
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Inferno shuts down restaurant at Somerset West wine estate
The Stables restaurant at Vergelegen wine estate in Somerset West has closed indefinitely after a fire on Tuesday afternoon (3 March) completely destroyed the thatched-roof kitchen, though all patrons and staff were safely evacuated with no injuries reported.
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‘Ganna’ blows out 106 candles
Somerset West’s Jeanette Giliam, fondly known as “Ganna,” celebrated her remarkable 106th birthday this year, having been born on 29 February 1920 and continuing to inspire her community with her resilience and grace through more than a century of extraordinary…
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Smiling Child NPO secures futures for Strand youth
Following a year of intensive foundational preparation, Strand-based NPO Smiling Child has reached a major milestone in its mission to break the cycle of poverty through education. As the 2026 academic year commenced, the organisation has successfully transitioned the majority…
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Water restored to Macassar and Sandvlei after frustrating three-day crisis
Residents of Macassar Beach, Kramat and Sandvlei faced up to three days of water outages after a series of technical failures and safety concerns hampered repair efforts on a major water main.
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