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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…
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Hermanus HPP team’s vigilance leads to multiple apprehensions
Hermanus Public Protection (HPP) officers had their hands full during the 2025 festive season, successfully assisting in 11 separate arrests spanning everything from drug possession to armed robbery and illegal…
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Geldknyp by Helderstroom-korrektiewe sentrum laat werkers sonder vervoer
‘n Ernstige begrotingstekort het talle korrektiewe beamptes by die Helderstroom Korrektiewe Sentrum in die Wes-Kaap sonder vervoer na hul werk gelaat en dreig om ‘n reeds kritieke personeelkrisis by dié…
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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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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…
