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Egyptian national sentenced to 40 years for kidnapping and murder
A 35-year-old Egyptian national has been sentenced on Tuesday 17 February to 40 years direct imprisonment after pleading guilty to the kidnapping and murder of Al.Shaheed in March 2023.
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Rare partial solar eclipse to grace South African skies
Nature will put on one of its most mesmerising shows tonight as a partial solar eclipse becomes visible across large parts of our beautiful country. This rare astronomical event promises…
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Twee verdrinkings in die Overstrand die afgelope week aangemeld
Twee verdrinkings is weer die afgelope week in die Overstrand aangemeld. Volgens die Nasionale Seereddingsinstituut (NSRI) het ’n 26-jarige Zimbabwiese man by die Botrivier-strandmeer naby Fisherhaven vermis geraak. “Die NSRI-Hermanus…
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South Africa glide past New Zealand as super eights beckons
Captain Aiden Markram’s unbeaten 86 and Marco Jansen’s 4-40 demolish New Zealand as South Africa cruise to Super Eights qualification.
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Early start sets the tone for a promising apple and pear season
South African apple and pear producers are celebrating an early start to the 2026 season, the first fruit coming off trees up to 10 days ahead of schedule, though recent…
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Multi-town protest marches planned across Overstrand this week
Overstrand residents expected to stage simultaneous marches to municipal offices in four towns – Gansbaai, Stanford, Hermanus and Kleinmond – from 12 to 16 February, to demand services that are…
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Some roads remain close after floods this week
First fire and now floods… that’s what Overberg residents had to endure at the beginning of this year. On Sunday evening a level-4 weather warning was issued and on Monday…
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Baboon death in Pringle Bay investigated
Overstrand Municipality has officially opened an inquiry docket with Kleinmond police following the death of an adult female baboon found in Pringle Bay on 1 December 2025. The investigation was…
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Former mayor of the Overstrand named as mayoral candidate for the Overberg
A great honour fell upon the former mayor when she was named mayoral candidate for the Overberg Municipality. Although she controversially resigned from her position as Overstrand mayor, Dr Annelie…
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Remove dirty bins from Clarence Drive
Environmental groups are demanding the immediate removal of public bins along the scenic Clarence Drive coastal route, citing budget constraints that have left containers unserviced and overflowing with waste. “The…
