Local News
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Somerset West local rakes in national title for women in DIY
Somerset West resident Elle Franco has been named one of three national winners of the prestigious 2025 Brights Women in DIY Excellence Awards for her decade-long commitment to democratising home…
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Another death on N2 despite R22 million safety bridge nearby
A pedestrian died after being struck by a taxi on the N2 in Somerset West on Tuesday 18 November, metres from a R22 million safety bridge.
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Great market day at Poinsettia Park
Saturday’s market at Poinsettia Park in Somerset West raised R10 000 for the Friends of Poinsettia Park’s ongoing maintenance efforts, with funds supporting grass cutting, tree watering, and security improvements…
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Somerset West waste warrior wins!
Somerset West environmental enterprise Circular Homes, founded by Natashia de Wet, won top three recognition in Voelgoed’s Inspirasievrou 2025 awards for their innovative bokashi fermentation system that has diverted over…
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Big upgrade for Macassar works
The City of Cape Town is launching an ambitious R1.3 billion upgrade of the Macassar Wastewater Treatment Works that will more than double capacity from 34 million to 80 million…
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Macassar author: ‘True strength is what you overcome’
Local author Eltin Deelman, who grew up in Macassar, once known as “Braaf se Plaas”, has channelled a lifetime of personal struggle and spiritual transformation into his newly-launched book, aimed…
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Valverde estate launch success
Valverde residential estate’s successful public launch secured multiple plot reservations for its first residential village of 52 luxury homes, demonstrating strong market confidence in the Somerset West development that features…
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Lwandle man jailed for murdering teen brother in domestic dispute
A 26-year-old Lwandle man received a 25-year prison sentence for murdering his 18-year-old half-brother during a domestic dispute at their Asanda Village home six months ago.
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Hond se lyding deur Helderberg-DBV beëindig ná lang getjank
‘n Beweerde hondereddingspoging in Strand se Lochnerhof-woongebied het tragies geëindig toe die vierpotige vriend weens haar swak gesondheid deur die Helderberg-dierebeskermingsvereniging van kant gemaak moes word.
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Tourist (76) rescued from Gordon’s Bay rocks
A 76-year-old American man made a full recovery after being rescued from rocks following a swimming incident between Gordon’s Bay and Kogel Bay during a complex multi-service emergency response.
