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Illegal hunting concerns in Sandbaai in Hermanus
Three unfortunate incidents were reported in Sandbaai along the green belt on Kusweg Road. In the first incident, Franklins were chased and caught by children who were unaccompanied by adult […]
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Grabouw police ops yield 211 arrests in crime blitz
Grabouw police arrested 211 suspects during intensive crime prevention operations conducted over the past two weeks of October, targeting serious violent crimes and enhancing community safety within the policing precinct. […]
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Life imprisonment for Ndara after brutal murder of Dimpo Skelenge
More than three years after the brutal murder of Dimpo Skelenge her murderer, Wiseman Ndara, was sentenced to life imprisonment on Friday 17 October in the Somerset West Regional Court. […]
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Crime drops 7% in Hermanus as police intensify enforcement
Hermanus has recorded an overall 7,29% reduction in crime during the first six months of 2025, but police were grappling with dramatic increases in drug-related offences and drunk-driving incidents.
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Hawston Women’s Cricket Club the first-ever competitive team to represent community
In a moment that will be remembered in Overberg cricket history, the Hawston Cricket Club women’s team stepped onto the pitch for their inaugural match on Sunday 19 October, becoming […]
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Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour at Grootbos near Gansbaai
German tech magnate and investor Jan Henric Buettner, now based in Wilderness, is bringing one of the world’s most prestigious chess tournaments — the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour — to the Cape.
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Regenerative farming in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley near Hermanus delivers
Tru-Cape producer Ruhan Hauman, fifth-generation farmer on his family’s farm Diepgat in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, has achieved his best crop ever this year
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Authorities remove 189 dogs as highly contagious disease spreads in the Overstrand
Nearly 200 dogs have been impounded across three Overstrand communities as authorities battle a continuing canine distemper outbreak that poses serious health risks to the local dog population. The Overstrand […]
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Beyond Matric: How to transform your mid-term results into matric final exam success
Standing at the crossroads of Grade 11 or matric, the question “What’s next?” can feel overwhelming. With countless career paths and study options ahead, making informed decisions has never been […]
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New commissioner in Hermanus joining the bench
For residents of Hermanus seeking an affordable and accessible way to resolve civil disputes, the local Small Claims Court (SCC) provides a valuable community service that many may not fully […]
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