Somerset West
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Friends of Paardevlei hack alien invaders at the wetland
Fifteen volunteers tackled invasive vegetation at Paardevlei on Saturday 22 August during the third environmental hack organised by Friends of Paardevlei.
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Somerset West CPF gets new leadership under Ellen Esau
Somerset West Community Policing Forum has new leadership after six months without an executive committee, with Ellen Esau as chairperson.
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Crime in brief || 12 August: Weekly roundup of crime around the Helderberg
Three suspects were arrested in Nomzamo and a 46-year-old in Somerset West for the illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.
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Somerset West police call for comment on two liquor licence applications
Somerset West police are calling for public comment on two liquor licence applications from eLiquor Franchise and Bossa Wingrove. Deadline is 11 August.
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Missing hiker Itumeleng Mekoa found dead in Helderberg
Hiker Itumeleng Mekoa’s body was found in Helderberg Nature Reserve after a week-long search. Police have registered an inquest into his death.
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Suspect in Helderberg house robbery spree arrested
Somerset West police have arrested a 32-year-old man after a high-speed chase on N2 who is linked to house robberies across the Helderberg and Boland.
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Somerset West woman Rika Norris still missing after a month
Police confirm the search for missing Somerset West woman Rika Norris continues after more than a month with no trace of her found.
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City of Cape Town clears sewer blockage linked to Sanctuary dam
A sewer overflow linked to The Sanctuary dam caused fish distress; the blockage was cleared after inspections confirmed ammonia pollution.
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Cub Hub launched: Vergelegen opens second education centre
Vergelegen Wine Estate opens second education centre for workers’ children. The Cub Hub will serve primary school learners on weekday afternoons.
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Firehorse restaurant rises from the ashes at Vergelegen
When a kitchen fire struck Stables Restaurant, Vergelegen turned disaster into opportunity and Firehorse galloped in to keep the estate alive.
