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Swift firefighting action saves Somerset West properties
Cape Town Fire and Rescue Services successfully extinguished a vegetation fire along the R44 in Somerset West on Tuesday 9 December using firefighters from multiple stations and helicopter water-bombing, protecting threatened houses near Bell Aire with no property damage reported.
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Ingco in-store at Timbuild Somerset West
Timbuild Somerset West launched its brand-new Ingco in-store concept on Saturday 13 December, with great deals, loads of prizes, hampers and giveaways as well as live product demonstrations.
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Somerset West resident (90) retires after 26-year legal career
Somerset West’s remarkable Marié Swart celebrated her 90th birthday and retirement after an extraordinary 26-year career at Miller Bosman Le Roux Attorneys, where she handled nearly R1 billion in commercial bonds while embodying unwavering dedication and resilience through six decades…
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Wine adventures at Avontuur’s new-look Cellar Door
Avontuur Estate has opened its newly upgraded Cellar Door featuring a redesigned tasting room that accommodates up to 70 guests with panoramic views of Table Mountain and rolling vineyards, offering three signature wine tastings guided by estate staff.
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Vergelegen opens new 2-million bottle wine warehouse
Vergelegen Wine Estate has completed a major new 4,226m² wine warehouse in Somerset West that can store over 2 million bottles, strengthening the premium estate’s operational capacity and reinforcing its position among South Africa’s leading wine producers.
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CPFs end 16 Days campaign with united stand in Strand
Community policing forums from across the Western Cape united in Strand to conclude the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign.
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Five Kwezi Street homes in flames leaves 10 displaced in Lwandle
Residents scrambled with buckets as flames engulfed five homes in Kwezi Street, Lwandle, on Thursday 11 December, displacing 10 people.
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SA Society of Hope treats seniors to a hearty early Christmas lunch
Christmas came early for 50 elderly Lourensia Park residents when SA Society of Hope hosted festive lunch with food packages and Christmas cheer.
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Willows Holiday Resort remains open despite fire damage
GQEBERHA – The popular Willows Holiday Resort along the Gqeberha coastline will remain open for business as usual this holiday season, despite a blaze that destroyed its maintenance structure and […]
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Western Cape Education Department warns of employment scam
The Western Cape Education Department has warned teachers about a sophisticated WhatsApp scam where fraudsters impersonate officials to trick unemployed educators into paying R2 800 “processing fees” for fake permanent teaching positions.
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