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Jack van der Spuy murder: One year after Somerset West fire
One year after Jack van der Spuy’s suspicious house fire death in Somerset West, two suspects face murder charges as family grieves.
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Domestic fracas erupts into chaos in Chris Nissen Park
Somerset West police investigate charges after domestic violence arrest escalated, community attacked officers with stones, four vehicles damaged.
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Historic Javia Mosque in Strand officially declared a Provincial Heritage Site
In a move that honours nearly two centuries of spiritual endurance the historic Javia Masjid (mosque) at 43 Market Street has been officially proclaimed a Provincial Heritage Site.
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40 displaced and 12 homes destroyed in Sir Lowry’s Pass
A fast-moving fire swept through the Rasta Camp informal settlement in Sir Lowry’s Pass on the afternoon of Saturday 4 April, destroying homes and leaving dozens of residents homeless.
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Housing committee elected as Rusthof construction begins soon
Representatives were elected to the Rusthof Housing Development committee with officials announcing construction will begin within a month.
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Not so sweet Soet River makeover removes 10 tons of waste
Nearly 50 volunteers from Making a Change NPO removed approximately 10 tons of litter during a six-hour Soet River clean-up on Saturday 11 April.
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Hill-Lewis elected DA leader as new leadership team unveiled
Geordin Hill-Lewis elected DA leader as party unveils new leadership team, marking major transition following federal congress in Midrand.
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Somerset West residents demand action as Geelsloot project looms
Residents and local business owners in Somerset West continue to complain of a recurring stench and environmental hazards plaguing the Geelsloot, a local anti-flood water-catchment infrastructure.
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Strand police make arrest for fatal stabbing of Weltevreden man
A local man appeared in court after allegedly stabbing Adlai Meyer multiple times while the 60-year-old was walking home in Weltevreden.
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Kitshoff scrums into Old Bridge rugby gallery
Double World Cup winner Steven Kitshoff signed his portrait at Somerset West’s Old Bridge Tavern, painted by local artist Dennis Woest.
