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Fatal river fire sparks serious concern over safety
Somerset West police have opened an inquest docket following a fatal fire that claimed the life of an unidentified woman at the informal settlement along the Lourens River banks, behind the Traffic Testing Centre, last Tuesday night (5 December).
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Former GBBF chair gives his side of the story
Following his resignation from the Gordon’s Bay Business Forum, former chairperson Gordon Burnham-King felt it necessary to “clear the air” after an investigation report was made public, shedding light on the failed Winter Wonderland Festival.
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SCHOOLS: Geared up for pre-season preparations
The spirited drive and commitment towards developing talented rugby players and instilling a sense of self-pride and discipline continues to prevail at Marvin Park Primary School in Macassar, where pre-season training has already begun to end off the school year…
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Hot Summer of Touch: Next stop, Strand!
There’s an old saying, “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” Well, the Hot Summer of Touch crew are a much stronger bunch today! What greeted touch rugby organisers at Camps Bay on Sunday morning (10 December) at 05:00 was…
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First responders’ joint efforts save the day
It was a matter of being at the right place at the right time for Helderberg locals Jolene Cloete of Helderberg Community-oriented Project Service (Cops) and Getruida Hendriks of Oasis Helderberg Drop-in Centre, who were travelling together on the N2…
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Bendeskietery in Strand eis nog ’n lewe
“Sy was op die verkeerde plek, op die verkeerde tyd.” Só onthul ’n grootmoeder nadat haar kleindogter se lewe in ’n sinnelose bendeverwante skietvoorval geëis is. Die skietery het Sondagmiddag (10 Desember) – presies ’n week ná ’n vorige skietvoorval…
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Murder suspects remain at large
Lwandle police are requesting assistance from the broader Helderberg community with information that could help track down the suspects connected to a murder that took place outside Khanyolwethu Secondary School on Friday 8 November.
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PHOTOS: Beach safety is prioritised this holiday season
The importance of every role-player in ensuring safety and security on the beaches over the peak festive season was emphasised when all partners gathered in the parking area of the Strand Surf Lifesaving Club for the launch of a combined…
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Former GBBF chair gives his side of the story
Following his resignation from the Gordon’s Bay Business Forum, former chairperson Gordon Burnham-King felt it necessary to “clear the air” after an investigation report was made public, shedding light on the failed Winter Wonderland Festival.
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SCHOOLS: Geared up for pre-season preparations
The spirited drive and commitment towards developing talented rugby players and instilling a sense of self-pride and discipline continues to prevail at Marvin Park Primary School in Macassar, where pre-season training has already begun to end off the school year…








