Local News
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Two nabbed in Strand stop-and-search success
Public Order Police arrested two male suspects for drug possession during stop-and-search operations in Petunia Street, Strand on Saturday (9 August), seizing Mandrax tablets, tik packets, and cocaine units.
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Macassar community champions ‘breast is best’ during Breastfeeding Awareness Week
The New Macassar Civic Centre hosted a breastfeeding awareness event where healthcare professionals promoted the critical importance of exclusive breastfeeding during the first 1,000 days of a baby’s life, emphasising…
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Burglars target Lwandle library
Lwandle Library has been forced to close its doors until further notice following a break-in over the weekend that resulted in extensive damage and flooding.
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Gordon’s Bay Residents Association discusses performance at meeting
A strong turnout of about 85 residents gathered at the Krystal Beach Hotel for a Gordon’s Bay Residents’ Association (GBRA) community meeting on Tuesday 5 August. The gathering, led by…
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Bekende gemeenskapleier voor op seksklagte
‘n Bekende gemeenskapleier van Strand is op 6 Augustus aangekla oor verskeie seksuele misdrywe. Hy verskyn weer 14 Augustus in hof vir borgtog.
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From pearly whites to purring delights: Gordon’s Bay dental hygienist provides sanctuary for rescued feline friends
Emma King, a Gordon’s Bay dental hygienist, cares for 107 rescue cats at her Thomas Jackson Foundation sanctuary by creatively bargain-hunting for affordable supplies online to spoil her “fur kids”…
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Strand-man in hof vir ontvoering en verkragting van tiener
‘n 55-jarige man is in hegtenis geneem en het Maandag in die Strand-landdroshof op aanklagte van ontvoering en verkragting verskyn nadat ‘n vermiste tienermeisie verlede maand gevind is en beweer…
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Community facilities set for major transformation
Council has allocated millions of rands for major Helderberg facility upgrades, focusing on cemetery expansions and library improvements.
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Popular Root44 parkrun suspended over permit delays
After celebrating a successful final run at Audacia Estate on Saturday 26 July, Root44 parkrun now awaits Stellenbosch Municipality’s permit renewal to resume operations.
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Women’s Month feature: Macassar teacher transforms trauma into triumph
Macassar’s Sheila Cunningham transformed from an abuse survivor who fled the Northern Cape at 22 into an inspiring Grade R teacher, proving that recognising your self-worth can overcome any obstacle…
