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More charges possible against teen accused of Deveney Nel murder
The NPA has indicated additional charges may be filed against the 18-year-old accused of murdering schoolgirl Deveney Nel in Caledon, while activists advocate for Child Justice Act amendments and face a protection order application from the accused’s mother over their…
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RDM Macassar digital skills programme doubles graduates
The RDM Macassar Community Centre celebrated 130 residents graduating with basic computer skills — double last year’s 65 graduates — with Department of Labour representatives attending to promote job-seeker programmes and invite graduates to Monday’s Job Seekers’ Expo.
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Parel Vallei learners second at national Afrikaans speech competition
English translation: Tyra Ross and Anya Rosenstrauch from Parel Vallei High School in Somerset West secured second place in the Senior Afrikaans First Additional Language category at the inaugural Nou Praat Jy! national speech competition.
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Hoërskool Strand-leerders blink in karate, fietsry en drama
Drie Hoërskool Strand-leerders het uitsonderlike prestasies behaal: Liam Strydom het as enigste van 75 deelnemers sy karate swart gordel verwerf, Inge Vermeulen is gekies vir die Westelike Provinsie-fietsspan na konsekwente tweede plekke in 80km padfietsrenne, en Michael Ruzvidzo het na…
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Gemeenskap vier veilige terugkeer van Strandse soldaat uit Kongo
Charlton Houston, ‘n soldaat van 09 SAI BN wat sedert vroeg 2024 in die Demokratiese Republiek van die Kongo ontplooi was, het Maandagoggend 23 Junie veilig by sy familie in Strand aangekom, met ‘n dankseggingsbiduur wat Sondag by sy tuiste…
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Wage rift at Strand’s Friedman & Cohen
Approximately 30 Friedman & Cohen employees in Strand have been picketing since June 30 following deadlocked wage negotiations, with workers seeking a 5% increase while management offers 2%, though the department store remains open with contingency measures in place.
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Upgrade for Gordon’s Bay dump
Gordon’s Bay drop-off site will undergo repairs from 18-22 August as part of City of Cape Town maintenance on six waste facilities, but will remain open with possible delays during the work period.
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Vlamme ontbloot ‘donker geheime’ ná wendyhuis-brand by Strand-tuin
Die brand by Titus-tuin het spanning tussen blootgelê. Sommige rou oor die verwoesting terwyl ander beweer dit was ‘n plek van onheil.
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Lighting up winter skies
On Saturday 21 June, The Honeybush Collective Primary School in Somerset West hosted its first Bonfire & Midwinter Festival, bringing warmth and light to the longest night of the year.
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Sir Lowry’s Pass River upgrade on track
The multi-million rand upgrade of the Sir Lowry’s Pass River, a vital project spanning Gordon’s Bay and Strand, has reached its halfway point, signaling significant progress in enhancing the region’s flood mitigation and climate change resilience.
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