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Collision raises old ‘barrier’ question
Yet another accident occurred on a dreaded curve near Pepperwood Estate just outside of Heldervue along the R44 at the weekend, bringing the number of incidents at the spot to 10 in total.
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Proposed demolition plan slammed
A proposal to demolish two derelict buildings at New Street Park, near the Somerset West central business district (CBD), has brought mixed reactions from the community.
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Support for victim of alleged racism
A picket outside the Strand Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 7 February was in support of former TKZee singer, songwriter and businessman Zwai Bala (pictured) and his brother Lwando, who were allegedly racially abused at a restaurant in Harbour Island, Gordon’s…
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Weightlifter raises the bar ahead of games
A podium finish eluded Jon-Antohein Phillips at the Africa Weightlifting Senior Championships held in Egypt last week. But he impressed nonetheless with a 115 kg snatch and a 155 kg clean and jerk (pictured) as he fell just short of…
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PHOTOS: Art lovers toast to season celebrations
Local art connoisseurs descended on the picturesque Broadlands Manor on Sunday (11 February) for the opening of a group exhibition celebrating artworks inspired by summer.
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Collision raises old ‘barrier’ question
Yet another accident occurred on a dreaded curve near Pepperwood Estate just outside of Heldervue along the R44 at the weekend, bringing the number of incidents at the spot to 10 in total.
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Support for victim of alleged racism
A picket outside the Strand Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 7 February was in support of former TKZee singer, songwriter and businessman Zwai Bala (pictured) and his brother Lwando, who were allegedly racially abused at a restaurant in Harbour Island, Gordon’s…
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PHOTOS: Art lovers toast to season celebrations
Local art connoisseurs descended on the picturesque Broadlands Manor on Sunday (11 February) for the opening of a group exhibition celebrating artworks inspired by summer.
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Information on abandoned baby sought
The adoption agency Wandisa is urging anyone with information pertaining to a newborn found abandoned in Somerset West to come forward.
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Firefighters respond to multiple scenes
Local firefighters were called into action for two respective serious incidents on Thursday (8 February) which, fortunately, were without injury. Firefighting crews were dispatched after being alerted to solar panels alight on the roof of the Standard Bank building at…
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