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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…
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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…
