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Crime in brief | Monday 25 August to Sunday 31 August
Weekly crime roundup includes fatal vehicle rollover, shooting murder in Macassar, and arrest of hijacking suspects with illegal weapons.
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‘Voice for change’ now forever silent
Neil de Beer (56), president of the United Independent Movement and respected Helderberg councillor, died after a courageous battle with cancer, prompting widespread tributes from political leaders across party lines who praised his integrity, vision, and unwavering dedication to South…
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Busamed Paardevlei’s pulse-pounding new heart procedure
Busamed Paardevlei Private Hospital in Somerset West has introduced a specialised electrophysiological service led by Dr Charle Viljoen, who successfully performed the hospital’s first pulsed field ablation procedures on Tuesday 26 August, bringing cutting-edge cardiac rhythm treatment for atrial fibrillation…
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Authorities probe chemical spill at Faure Water Treatment Plant
A ferric-sulphate spill at Faure Water Treatment Plant on Friday 22 August, caused by tank corrosion, was successfully contained by emergency teams with no impact on Cape Town’s water security and ongoing monitoring to ensure safety.
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Taxi tragedy: Selfless driver mourned
Hilton Williams (56), remembered by his daughter as “reasonable, kind and helpful,” was one of two taxi drivers killed in violent clashes between rival taxi associations Cata and Codeta over lucrative routes in the Helderberg, prompting authorities to secure a…
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Somerset-Wes redenaarssensasie Berné vermaak oor 1 miljoen kykers aanlyn
Berné Peters (13), ‘n Graad 7-leerder van Laerskool De Hoop in Somerset-Wes, het ‘n internet-sensasie geword nadat haar humoristiese toespraak oor poep viral gegaan het en meer as 1 miljoen kykers bereik het.
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Gesinne in sak en as: Twee brande tref Strand binne 30 minute
Twee brande binne 30 minute het Vrydag in Strand ‘n man se lewe geëis en gesinne van alles ontneem, terwyl ‘n verdagte in hegtenis geneem is.
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Strand karatekas show their mettle at Friendship tourney
Students of Seikikan Goju Ryu dojo in Strand proudly display their medals after competing at the Friendship Tournament on Saturday 9 August.
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Judokas oorsee vir katastryd
Kadoshi Judokwai se judokas is hard aan die werk ter voorbereiding vir die Afrika- Kata-kampioenskap, wat van Woensdag 3 tot Saterdag 6 September in Mauritius plaasvind.
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PHOTOS: Olla Boys stumble in friendly derby against Macassar
Despite the ideal weather, the home team, resting several key players for the upcoming Super League C semi-finals, struggled to contain their Super League B opponents, ultimately falling 7-17.
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