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Anti-bullying fundi bids adieu after final ruler campaign
The second week of Gordon’s Bay Spiritual Crime Prevention Group’s campaign was bittersweet as coordinator Sgt Jeremiah Naidoo bid farewell to his role.
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Kersdag-brandslagoffers betoog: skuld word rondgeskuif
Twee maande ná die brand betoging brandslagoffers terwyl amptenare skuld skuif tussen stad en nasionale vlak oor boumateriaal-verantwoordelikheid.
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New CPF exco needed after Somerset West resignations
Dane Thomas quit as Somerset West CPF chairperson citing admin burden, with police now seeking volunteers for new executive.
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Zooming in on school sports
NovaNews is launching The School Sports Zone on Thursday 19 February, a comprehensive platform dedicated to school sports across South Africa that goes beyond results to capture the culture, rivalries, and community passion, featuring The Rugby Factory podcast that tracks…
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Antarctic traveller graces Strand Beach
Locals were treated to a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounter early on Tuesday 17 February as a young, white crabeater seal hauled out on the sands of Strand Beach for a well-earned rest.
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Six amputees saddle up for Epic ride
Somerset West artist and amputee athlete Rentia Retief is one of six riders participating in Össur South Africa’s “What’s Your Epic?” campaign, preparing for the 692km Absa Cape Epic mountain bike race from 15 to 22 March, to raise funds…
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CHOC supports little cancer warriors across South Africa
The Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa (CHOC) marked International Childhood Cancer Day 2026 under the theme “Demonstrating Impact: From Challenge to Change” by highlighting their life-changing support programmes for children with cancer and promoting Flip Flop Day on February 20th…
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Somerset West learner receives top award for life sciences
Emily Landman from Montgomery and Miller Academy in Somerset West received an award at the annual NSC Awards hosted by Western Cape premier Alan Winde on Thursday 29 January for achieving 100% in life sciences, placing her among the province’s…
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Overflowing bins are endangering R44’s baboons, claims Rooiels conservancy
The coastal stretch of Clarence Drive (R44) is currently at the centre of a heated dispute as the Rooiels Conservancy (REC) is calling for the immediate removal of all public bins along the route, citing a total failure in waste…
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Heat over Strand pool’s lack of it
A “chilling” reality is setting in at the Strand Municipal Swimming Pool, where local residents and regular swimmers are expressing growing disillusionment with what they describe as poor management, erratic operating hours and a heating system that remained a “no-go”…
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