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Overberg electricity is in a shambles after the recent storms and vandalism
Although Eskom boasts it has not implemented load shedding for a year now the towns in the Overstrand do not agree with that statement at all. Because towns such as…
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Devastating storms threatens Western Cape fruit industry exports and jobs
Widespread storm damage across the Western Cape between 10 and 12 May has left the fruit industry in the Ceres region facing mounting financial losses, infrastructure collapse and an escalating…
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‘Life After Fire’: golden triumph for SA at Chelsea Flower Show
At the dawn of this year, South Africans watched in horror as devastating wildfires tore through landscapes across the Overberg, leaving behind nothing but ash, silence, and the faint memory…
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Elderly couple and dog die in Onrus fire
Two residents, presumably a couple, and their dog died in a fire at a estate in Onrus in the early hours of this morning (Friday 15 May). The fire broke…
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Parts of the Overberg without electricity and water for nearly five days
The storm has taken its toll. Lives have been lost, many have been left homeless, properties have been damaged, trees have been uprooted and lives disrupted. As municipalities across the…
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Caledon murder accused boyfriend set for second court appearance
Lee-Wayne Koert, who is accused of raping and murdering his 38-year-old girlfriend, is set to appear in court again on 14 May following the discovery of her body at Caledon…
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Man dies after branch falls on him in his Bereaville yard
A 61-year-old man was found seriously injured under a fallen branch in the yard of his home in Bereaville on Monday morning. He was later declared dead at the scene.…
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R43 speed limit reduced following road safety concerns
The speed limit along a section of the R43 between Karwyderskraal Road and Hawston is set to be reduced following ongoing road safety concerns raised by residents and local officials.…
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Overberg battered after ferocious Level 8 storm
A ferocious Level 8 storm tore through the Overberg on Monday and Tuesday, leaving a trail of destruction across multiple towns and municipalities, cutting power to thousands of homes, damaging…
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Bedrogbeskuldigde van Bredasdorp se saak tot Augustus uitgestel
Die voormalige eiendomsagent Amy Neethling van Bredasdorp, wat beskuldig word van miljoene rande se bedrog, het Donderdag weer in die Bredasdorp-landdroshof verskyn. Neethling, wat tans op waarskuwing vrygelaat is, staar…
