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Suspect arrested for illegal abalone possession in Strand bust
A 44-year-old man was arrested in Strand on Friday 5 September, after public order police discovered 206 units of illegally stored abalone at a Botch Street residence following an intelligence-led operation.
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Still bringing hope, light 21 years on as Hope and Light marks milestone
From Barbara Tofaute’s soup kitchen in 2004 to serving 545 children today, Hope and Light celebrated 21 years with Centre of Hope unveiling.
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Macassar-meisie (4) kies projekbestuur by beroepdag
Die vierjarige Meecah Daniels het by Carmen’s Daycare in Macassar se beroepdag uitgeblink toe sy as enigste kleuter gekies het om ‘n projekbestuurder te word sodat sy vir haar ouers ‘n huis kan bou.
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Eclipse eve enchantment
Rachel Gemmell captured a stunning photograph of the moon’s “spectacular preview performance” from Wedderwill in Sir Lowry’s Pass on Saturday evening (6 September), just before Sunday’s eclipse.
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Gordon’s Bay photographer Roger Sedres snaps sports award
Local sports photographer Roger Sedres won the Sport Visual Journalist of the Year award at the 2025 South African Sport Awards for his three-decade career capturing iconic moments of the country’s greatest athletes, including Chad le Clos’ Olympic celebration and…
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Omgee a haven of care for many finding dignity in second chances
Helderberg Omgee Halfway House gets new life under fresh management, offering men recovering from addiction second chances through structured programs and hope.
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Pick of Spring at Heartlands Baby Sanctuary
The Heartlands Baby Sanctuary brought the Somerset West community together for a pick-your-own cherry tomato and lemon experience during their Blossoming into Spring event at the Seeds of Hope Garden on Saturday 30 August.
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Man (80) van Kroonstad se borgtogaansoek slaag
‘n Tagtigjarige man, wat aanklagte van onder meer moord in die gesig staar, is borgtog toegestaan ná twee dae in die hof.
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Murdered police officer’s link to taxi industry probed
Authorities have confirmed the 42-year-old man murdered in a suspected taxi violence-related shooting in Asanda Village on Thursday 4 September was an off-duty police officer.
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Man (42) becomes latest victim of deadly taxi turf war
A 42-year-old man, believed to be a police officer, was fatally shot in Asanda Village on Thursday. The incident is allegedly linked to escalating taxi violence between rival associations in the Helderberg.
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