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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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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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Somerset West Primary School’s sponsors thanked at special event
Somerset West Primary School held its annual sponsor appreciation event on Thursday 27 November to honour the generous organisations and individuals whose partnerships enable the school’s academic excellence and facility improvements.
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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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