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CapeNature’s Green Noise podcast returns for another season
CapeNature’s Green Noise podcast Season 3, recorded on location in the Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve, explores South Africa’s looming 17% water deficit by 2030 and reveals how alien invasive plants are stealing billions of cubic metres of water annually from…
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Crime in brief
Lwandle police opened a culpable homicide case after a two-year-old boy died in an Asanda Village car accident on Saturday 6 December, while separate operations saw a major drug seizure in Strand yielding 54.46g of tik and 603 mandrax tablets,…
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Retail paradise at Somerset Mall
Somerset Mall has completed a major 5 500 m² expansion, adding 26 new stores including premium brands like Skechers, Lego, and JD Sports, creating 400 permanent jobs and eliminating the need for Helderberg residents to travel to Cape Town for…
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Final salute for beloved Strand resident and air force veteran
Morné Stone (53), a beloved lifelong Strand resident and South African Air Force veteran known as the community’s “Mayor,” was laid to rest on Saturday 22 November. He leaves behind a legacy of distinguished military service and deep community connections.
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New rugby history highlights those who ‘broke down the barriers in sport’
A powerful new book, South African Rugby: Untold Stories from a Divided Nation, seeks to correct the omissions of history by finally giving voice to the 45 former national non-racial rugby stars who sacrificed personal glory for principle under apartheid.
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Festive treat for uniformed on-duty service personnel
A festive blend of service, gratitude and cheer transformed the forecourt of Mountain View Spar in Gordon’s Bay on Saturday (6 December), as Kolskoot Radio hosted its inaugural “Santa’s in Uniform – Stand the Watch Challenge”.
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One killed, three injured in fiery truck collision that caused N2 closure
A fatal multi-vehicle collision causing a truck to catch alight, which claimed one life, caused major traffic disruptions on the N2 highway last Tuesday afternoon (2 December).
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Strand Seawall project prompts temporary closure of popular beach section
Residents and holidaymakers planning to visit Strand Beach this festive season are advised of a temporary closure affecting the popular Mosterd’s Bay section
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Special day: Serving up smiles at Gordon’s Bay centre
Gordon’s Bay police’s Spiritual Crime Prevention Unit treated vulnerable children to a special fun day with activities, pizza and cake.
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Christmas magic: Nosh for Josh is on a cookie crusade
Joshua Sandy (18) and his mother turned their love of baking into a Christmas miracle – growing from 250 to 4 000 gift boxes this year.
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