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Animals from Panthera Africa Big Cat Sanctuary happy, but help needed
Panthera Africa Big Cat Sanctuary in Stanford has successfully relocated the majority of its 26 animals to safety following the devastating wildfire that swept through the facility on 8 January, […]
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Raka winery outside Stanford emerged from the recent fires with minimal damage
The Overberg is experiencing its most intense fire season in years, with local farmers demonstrating remarkable solidarity in the face of advancing flames that threatened to devastate agricultural properties across […]
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Survey launched to assess beehive losses after devastating fires in the Overberg
The Western Cape Beekeeping Association has launched an urgent survey to assess the full extent of beehive losses following devastating wildfires earlier this month. The fires, which affected areas including […]
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World first: Alex Honnold free solo climbs 508m Taipei 101 Tower
American climber Alex Honnold, 40, made history by becoming the first person to free solo climb Taiwan’s Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes, harness, or safety net.
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Child sex-abuse accused (42) from Hermanus appears in court
A 42-year-old businessman from Hermanus appeared on 22 January in the Hermanus Magistrates’ Court for three counts of rape, sexual grooming and exposure of a minor to pornography. The accused […]
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Grabouw Police Station the best of the best at Excellence Awards
It’s not a big police station, yet it covers a large area, has many challenges and always goes the extra mile for the town. Its hard work and dedication have […]
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Please join our support project and help the firefighters
Summer is fire season in the Overberg, and with the sweltering temperatures it has been a brutal fire season so far, with no signs of abating. Fires have been raging […]
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Devastation after tiger from Panthera Big Cat Sanctuary dies
Devastating scenes unfolded in the Overstrand this past week with residents of Pearly Beach and Stanford having to evacuate and Panthera Big Cat Sanctuary left in the lurch. But it […]
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Polisie van oor die Wes-Kaap waarsku teen bedrog
Die Wes-Kaapse polisie waarsku lesers om bedag te wees op selfoonbedrog wat van ‘n provinsiale kommissaris se gekloonde nommer af gepleeg word. Kol. André Traut, ‘n polisiewoordvoerder, waarsku lede van […]
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Matrics from the Overberg in the top 5 districts
With four schools in the Overberg boasting a 100% matric pass rate this year, the region can be proud of every matric, teacher and parent. The remarkable achievement also saw […]
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