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Somerset West shooting: Overbeek murder probe at delicate stage
Police continue to investigate the murder of 43-year-old Nicolette Overbeek, who was fatally shot twice in her Somerset West driveway on Tuesday morning.
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Somerset West police take to the streets for a cause
Somerset West police officers traded blue uniforms for pink, taking on 5km coastal walk at Strand Beach in support of breast-cancer survivors.
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Keep your distance from fur seals
As the summer holiday season approaches, authorities are issuing a strong warning to the public to exercise extreme caution and avoid any engagement with Cape fur seals along the coast.
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Facelift for Somerset West roads
Commuters in the greater Somerset West area may be experiencing a change in traffic, as the City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate commenced a major road resurfacing project in the area
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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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