Local News
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Macassar-ma betreur kind; vier ander
Katriena Jack van Macassar het haar negejarige seun Dorian op Sondagaand 15 Februarie verloor toe ‘n motor deur hul Wendy-huis in Smartie Town gejaag het, net dae voor sy broer…
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Nuwe buurtwag-leierskap vir Brandwacht in Macassar gekies
Brandwacht-inwoners in Macassar het Sondag ‘n nuwe buurtwag-leierskap gekies as reaksie op verskeie misdade wat die afgelope maand plaasgevind het.
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Anti-bullying fundi bids adieu after final ruler campaign
The second week of Gordon’s Bay Spiritual Crime Prevention Group’s campaign was bittersweet as coordinator Sgt Jeremiah Naidoo bid farewell to his role.
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Endler-konserte begin dié week
Die 2026-Endler-konsertreeks begin hierdie week by die Universiteit Stellenbosch se Konservatorium met ‘n ryk verskeidenheid uitvoerings deur internasionale en Suid-Afrikaanse kunstenaars, insluitend die Cheng² Duo, jazz-optredes, die eerste Suid-Afrikaanse fluitfees,…
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Six amputees saddle up for Epic ride
Somerset West artist and amputee athlete Rentia Retief is one of six riders participating in Össur South Africa’s “What’s Your Epic?” campaign, preparing for the 692km Absa Cape Epic mountain…
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Somerset West learner receives top award for life sciences
Emily Landman from Montgomery and Miller Academy in Somerset West received an award at the annual NSC Awards hosted by Western Cape premier Alan Winde on Thursday 29 January for…
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Thanksgiving for every step taken
The Boland Islamic Council Women’s League (BICWL) hosted a thanksgiving event to show appreciation and gratitude to all the organisations, teams, volunteers, individuals and businesses who supported their very successful…
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New play area for Somerset West baby sanctuary
Heartlands Baby Sanctuary in Somerset West has officially opened a new community-funded play area designed for up to 25 vulnerable children in temporary care, completing a two-year project that transformed…
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Soet River cleanup gets cash injection from City of Cape Town
Two Helderberg-based organisations, Making a Change and Oasis Reach for Your Dreams, have secured funding from the City of Cape Town’s R3.5 million community partnership programme to tackle chronic pollution…
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Strand literary gem: Post box restored from rust to reading riches
Strand couple Leslie and Sanette Thiart transformed a neglected, rust-damaged post box on the corner of Melkbaai Street and Beach Road into a thriving community street library operating on a…
