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Upgrades at S-West Police Station imminent
The refurbishment of the Somerset West Police Station, which includes minor upgrades to the inside of the premises and the redesign of the garden that will also feature a sculpture dedicated to “the heroes in blue” are all part of…
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‘Robber’ targets off-duty cop, fatally shot
Lwandle police have opened an inquest docket after an off-duty policeman fatally wounded a suspected robber in one of two shooting incidents last Wednesday (12 July).
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Beached seal pup recovering at rescue centre
A visibly exhausted and possibly malnourished seal pup that washed up three weeks ago along Strand Beach, just opposite the Hibernian Towers, is still receiving treatment at the Hout Bay Seal Rescue Centre and will hopefully be released back into…
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Sinkhole saga in Strand continues on
What has become a street notorious for collapsing sewer pipes and resultant sinkholes, De Villiers Street in Strand continues to break up and crumble after more than a year since contractors have been on site.
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De Bos railway bridge almost complete
Construction of the Broadway Boulevard railway bridge between Main and Altena Road in Die Bos, Strand is starting to take shape as the project nears completion. Ward 83 Councillor Carl Punt stated the new road will feature four lanes that…
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Upgrades at S-West Police Station imminent
The refurbishment of the Somerset West Police Station, which includes minor upgrades to the inside of the premises and the redesign of the garden that will also feature a sculpture dedicated to “the heroes in blue” are all part of…
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Greening for Madiba
A sense of kindness and compassion for fellow citizens engulfed the Helderberg on Mandela Day, celebrated on Tuesday (18 July), which coincided with reopening of schools after the winter break. This was evident at Nomzamo High School, where Strong Schools…
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Greening for Madiba
A sense of kindness and compassion for fellow citizens engulfed the Helderberg on Mandela Day, celebrated on Tuesday (18 July), which coincided with reopening of schools after the winter break. This was evident at Nomzamo High School, where Strong Schools…
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New library leaders capacitated
Linda Bruwer of Strand Library was among a group of 20 emerging library leaders welcomed to the fold by the City of Cape Town’s Library and Information Services in celebration of National Librarians Day marked on Monday 10 July.
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New library leaders capacitated
Linda Bruwer of Strand Library was among a group of 20 emerging library leaders welcomed to the fold by the City of Cape Town’s Library and Information Services in celebration of National Librarians Day marked on Monday 10 July.






