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Strand jailbreak: Escaped prisoner back behind bars, 2 others still on the run
Three prisoners facing serious charges including attempted murder and assault escaped from Strand Magistrates’ Court on Monday 27 October, with one suspect recaptured on Tuesday while two others remain at large as police continue their search operation.
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Fighting hunger through creativity with origami protea workshop
The Carmen Stevens Foundation’s origami protea workshop raised funds to ensure no child goes hungry during the December holidays.
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Committed to cleaning up the Soet River
Oasis “Reach for your Dreams” received City of Cape Town grant funding to lead weekly Soet River cleanups while training 30 homeless individuals and marginalised youth, combining environmental restoration with social upliftment in a project that transforms both lives and…
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Scarlett dominates on a national stage
Twelve-year-old Scarlett van der Merwe has achieved what many seasoned models can only dream of – claiming four pageant titles in a single day. Competing in the Miss Teen SA 2025 event hosted by Pageants SA in Johannesburg on Monday…
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Electric wins for Paardevlei station
The Paardevlei 132 kV Switching Station project of the City of Cape Town has been lauded on the international stage, securing two prestigious global honours for infrastructure excellence. The high-tech project, which strengthens the electricity network, was selected for its…
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Young mother gunned down in driveway of Somerset West home
Somerset West police are investigating the murder of a 43-year-old mother who was shot dead in her car outside her home off Winery Road on Tuesday morning, with family revealing she had been living in fear and expressing concerns about…
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90 years strong: Somerset West Boys’ Brigade honours founder with march
The Somerset West Boys’ Brigade celebrated 90 years of tradition with a historic commemorative march through town streets on Sunday.
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Deadly taxi violence resurfaces, one killed in Lwandle shooting
Lwandle police have launched a murder investigation after a suspected gunman opened fire on a passenger taxi near Hlathi Drive and Isikolo Street in Asanda Village on Monday evening, killing a 44-year-old Cata-affiliated taxi owner and wounding two others in…
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Helderberg Stroke Support Group hosts first Stroke Awareness Summit
Healthcare professionals and stroke survivors gathered in Somerset West for the region’s first Stroke Awareness Summit, drawing over 80 attendees.
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Couple arrested for assaulting SPCA inspector
A Strand couple was arrested for animal cruelty and assaulting an SPCA inspector during a court-ordered rescue of four severely neglected dogs suffering from advanced demodectic mange, with two animals requiring euthanisation due to irreversible skin damage from prolonged untreated…
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