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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Young Somerset West cyclist clinches national podium finish
Thirteen-year-old Zac Davies from Applewood Preparatory School in Somerset West secured third place representing the Western Cape at the Schools Cycling South Africa interprovincial primary school finals in Limpopo, overcoming…
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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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Investment brings new classrooms, facilities to Lwandle schools
More than 400 international volunteers are participating in Saint-Gobain’s €75 000 Building Blitz project to transform educational infrastructure at two Lwandle schools, benefiting over 1 000 students through new classrooms,…
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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.
