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University, municipality commit to close collaboration in Stellenbosch
The final Mayor-Rector Forum of 2025 ended on a high note, with a firm commitment to strengthen collaboration between the Stellenbosch Municipality and Stellenbosch University (SU).
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Police probe: Deputy principal’s killer sought after shooting at Khayamandi school
Police in Stellenbosch are investigating the murder of the deputy principal of Khayamandi Primary School, who was fatally wounded by an unknown gunman on school grounds on Friday 21 November. Mlamli Matshingana (54) was known as a language expert and…
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Photos | Cape Winelands District Municipalty’s new firefighting corps step out
The Cape Winelands District Municipality’s Fire Services Training Academy graduated 23 firefighters at Ysterplaat Air Force Base on 21 November. The ceremony honoured Department of Defence graduates who completed comprehensive training including Firefighter 1 and Hazmat operations. Mayor Dr Elna…
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Cape Winelands District Municipality adds its voice to ’16 Days’ campaign
The Cape Winelands District Municipality joined forces with the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), South African Police Service, Department of Justice, Department of Social Development and various NPOs for the launch of the district municipality’s annual 16 Days of Activism against…
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Signing up to fight crime in Khayamandi
Volunteers and would-be crime fighters of Khayamandi gathered to give the local satellite police station a makeover on Saturday 15 November. The initiative was organised by Community Wolfe, a WhatsApp-based […]
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Rifles, ammo seized in Techno Park
Stellenbosch police recently arrested a suspect who allegedly fired a firearm in Techno Park. According to police reports a local security guard stopped a police officer to inform him that […]
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Low child-vaccine uptake leads to preventable diseases
The Western Cape is seeing an increase in measles outbreaks in urban areas such as Khayelitsha, Mfuleni, Eerste River, Mitchells Plain, Kraaifontein and Wesbank. The Western Cape Department of Health […]
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Shock after fatal shooting at Kayamandi school
A 54-year-old man was brutally gunned down in Kayamandi, Stellenbosch, on Friday (21 November) afternoon. According to Sgt Wesley Twigg, Western Cape provincial police spokesperson, Stellenbosch police is investigating a […]
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3 558 new constables boost police ranks for festive season
South African Police Service holds simultaneous passing out parades at five academies to boost crime-fighting capacity during busy holiday period.
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Franschhoek Wine Valley beefs up security after spate of burglaries
In response to increased burglaries, the Franschhoek Wine Valley launched a security initiative involving local stakeholders and safety partners to enhance coordination and safety measures. A revised security committee was established to address risks, improve infrastructure, and develop public awareness…
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