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Political parties condemn escalating violence in Franschhoek
Local politicians have added their voices to the outcry from the Groendal and Langrug communities following a series of shootings in the area.
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Spate of extortion-linked killings rocks Franschhoek
Provincial police’s Serious Violent Crime detectives are investigating a fatal shooting which claimed the lives of two people in Franschhoek.
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South African World Cup midfielder Jayden Adams dies at 25
Bafana Bafana footballer Jayden Adams (25), who represented his country at the 2026 World Cup, has died.
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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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Root44 closed until further notice, management blames municipal red tape
Root44 Market closed due to regulatory issues, planning delays, and financial pressures, citing lack of support from Stellenbosch Municipality.
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New burn permit step for farmers, landowners in Cape Winelands region
Cape Winelands Fire Services requires farmers to obtain burn permits online for winter waste disposal, ensuring safety during burning activities.
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Row between owners, CapeNature over Drakenstein Lion Park’s enclosures
Drakenstein Lion Park accuses CapeNature of overreach in a licensing dispute, preventing the sanctuary from housing rescued lion cubs.
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Three killed, 14 injured in N2 crash near Heidelberg
A head-on collision between a bus and an SUV on the N2 highway near Heidelberg claimed three lives and left 14 people injured.
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Treasury suspends transfers to 69 municipalities over financial mismanagement
South Africa’s Treasury will withhold funding from 69 municipalities, including Johannesburg, to enforce fiscal discipline amid financial mismanagement.
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Runway meets research as Maties, Cape Winelands Airport partner for the future
Cape Winelands Airport and Stellenbosch University sign a landmark partnership to drive smart, sustainable growth through the R8 billion airport expansion.
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