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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…
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Villiersdorp police are investigating four separate murder cases
Villiersdorp police are investigating four separate murder cases following a violent Sunday that saw three stabbing incidents and one shooting across the town on 8 February. The deadly 24-hour period…
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Ketels by Helderstroom verwyder nadat gevangenes mekaar met kookwater gooi
As dit nie oor vervoerprobleme gaan nie, gaan dit oor gevangenes wat mekaar met kookwater toetakel – dit is wat alles by Helderstroom-korrektiewe dienste buite Caledon gebeur. Singabakho Nxumalo, woordvoerder…
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Jan ’26, ’25 crime stats for Hermanus show ups in some, down in others
Hermanus’ overall crime levels in January 2026 are 12,5% less than they were the year before, January 2025, according to the latest police statistics released this week. “The encouraging downward…
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Search continues for missing teen at Palmiet
Emergency services are continuing search and rescue operations for a 16-year-old male from Caledon who went missing while swimming at Palmiet Day Camp, Palmiet Lagoon on Saturday 31 January. The…
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Western Cape honours 2025 matric top achievers after record-breaking results
The Western Cape achieved its highest pass rate of 88,2% up from the record-breaking 86,6% in 2024. The province’s bachelor’s pass rate increased to 49,2%.
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De Bos Dam in the Overberg falls to 75,6%; take water saving seriously
The Overberg region is facing mounting water security concerns as dam levels continue their steep decline, with authorities warning of a potential repeat of the devastating 2017 water crisis that…
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Holiday crime levels dropped in Hermanus and surroundings
Hermanus experienced its lowest December crime rate on record, with an overall reduction of 16,3% compared to the same period in 2024, despite tourist numbers doubling during the peak festive…
