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Berg River Dam lease clarified, not all in favour
An 879-ha stretch of land surrounding the Berg River Dam in Franschhoek has been leased to the Berg River Dam Adventure Tourism Company (BRDATC), which is currently upgrading the area for outdoor recreation.
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November immunisation drive targets unvaccinated children in Western Cape
The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has launched a month-long immunisation catch-up drive to close vaccination gaps and protect children from preventable diseases. Free services are available at all public health facilities throughout November, with no appointment required.
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Tenants to owners: Council hands over title deeds to 63 Khayamandi residents
Sixty-three residents of Khayamandi received the proverbial keys to their homes, when they were officially handed the titles deeds of the properties from Stellenbosch Municipality on Thursday 6 November.
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Hospice warns motorists of vehicle break-ins in Stellenbosch CBD
The Stellenbosch Hospice Shop advises customers to remain vigilant against thieves following a recent car break-in. A video shows a suspect smashing a vehicle’s window. Police noted daily thefts but a recent decrease. Drivers are urged to remove valuables, lock…
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Cape Winelands firefighting ‘army’ mobilised for busy inferno season
Cape Winelands District Municipality has deployed more than 100 firefighters for the 2024-’25 fire season, which officially began 1 November and runs until 30 April 2026. The season appears to have started early though, with Fire Services responding to 112…
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Latest Khayamandi fire draws attention to need for formal housing
A fire that left various dwellings in ruins on Thursday (30 October) has again highlighted the need for formal housing in the Khayamandi township. All emergency services were on hand […]
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Work on Franschhoek Pass is progressing well
Work to repair the Franschhoek Pass (R45) after weather damage is progressing as part of a supplementary Department of Infrastructure (DOI) contract to conduct emergency slope stabilisation and road repairs […]
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German exchange students visit Cape Winelands
The Cape Winelands District Municipality (CWDM) recently hosted a group of German exchange students representing the non-profit organisation Landesverband Kinder- und Jugenderholungszentrum (KiEZ) in Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany. The partnership between the […]
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CapeNature calls for all hands on deck to prevent wildfires this season
CapeNature urges Western Cape wildfire prevention as 2024-’25 fire season costs exceed R300 million. A total of 97 fires burned 75 000-plus hectares in last season, with only 19,5% of these infernos due to natural causes.
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Police officers ready to act in Cape Winelands this festive season
Western Cape provincial police commissioner Lieutenant General Thembisile Patekile launched the Safer Festive Season Operations of the Cape Winelands in Khayamandi, warning residents about stokvel payment safety. Officers from 23 Cape Winelands police stations will focus on preventing extortion, kidnapping,…
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