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Two claimed, two injured in Asanda Village fire tragedy
Lwandle police have opened an inquest docket after a fatal house fire in Asanda Village claimed two lives including a nine-month-old baby girl on Sunday morning (13 July), with two other residents hospitalised with severe burns and the cause of…
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Somerset West artist’s ode to local rugby greats
Somerset West artist Dennis Woest is creating large-scale oil portraits of Springbok Rugby World Cup-winning captains Francois Pienaar, John Smit, and Siya Kolisi to capture South African rugby heritage, with plans to expand the collection to include all rugby legends…
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Swift community action saves injured Black Sparrowhawk at Somerset West sanctuary
A community effort involving local bird enthusiasts and Animal Welfare Society (AWS) Helderberg successfully rescued an injured Black Sparrowhawk from Dick Dent Bird Sanctuary in Somerset West, demonstrating the power of local networks in wildlife conservation.
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More ‘scammers’ arrested locally
A ruthless online scam that swindled a victim out of over R3,4-million and led to the arrest of a Nigerian national in Gordon’s Bay last year, resulted in two more arrests in Mfuleni and Strand last Tuesday (8 July).
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Clerk recalls harrowing crash in high-speed abalone chase
Strand municipal clerk suffers flashbacks after his vehicle was rammed by suspected abalone smugglers’ car during high-speed chase in Gordon’s Bay.
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Attempted murder suspect nabbed with two firearms in Somerset West
Maitland Police Flying Squad members arrested a 42-year-old suspect during a tracing operation in Somerset West this past Saturday (12 July).
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Detective delivers justice as nephew gets 15 years for uncle’s murder
Detective Sergeant Gwagwa’s swift investigation secures 15-year sentence for teen who stabbed his uncle Romeo Snyders to death in January.
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PHOTOS: Powerboats roar in Gordon’s Bay
Bikini Beach and the waters around Gordon’s Bay Yacht Club were alive with the roar of engines and the spray of exhilarating speed as the False Bay Offshore Extreme was nothing short of spectacle on Saturday (12 July). The inflatable…
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Crime in brief | 16 July: Weekly roundup of crime around the Helderberg
Multiple arrests across Somerset West this week included housebreaking, jamming devices, 10 drug-related arrests, and armed robbery.
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Macassar teen’s trip to Spain a dream come true
Promising young football talent, who currently plays for Eagles Academy, spent an unforgettable time honing his skills and experiencing the pinnacle of international youth football, a journey made possible through the efforts of Eagles Academy, Sim Tours, and a supportive…
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