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Discover hidden literary treasures with author, historian Steve Lunderstedt
Steve Lunderstedt’s Saturday book market offers a vibrant community of book lovers, emphasising the enduring appeal of printed books.
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Tributes pour in for Gqeberha woman after tragic death in Oyster Bay holiday home
A Gqeberha woman, Vanessa Van Rensburg, 36, was found dead at her boyfriend’s holiday home in Oyster Bay, near Jeffreys Bay, prompting tributes from loved ones. Police are investigating; no arrests have been made yet.
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Daughter searching for Les Egling’s lost ‘Eggie’ paintings
Natalie Egling is in search of two of her father, Les Egling’s paintings from his ‘eggie’ period that hold a special place in her heart.
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Renovations to enhance property appeal
Rather than costly renovations that may not pay off, homeowners should when seeking to add value to a residential property, consider small, strategic upgrades to enhance the appeal of the house.
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Luca’s Fight Against Childhood Liver Cancer: A Community Call to Action
Two-year-old Luca Goliath battles aggressive liver cancer, requiring a life-saving transplant. Her family’s resilience shines through challenges, and they seek community support for financial assistance and a suitable donor.
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Piet Els-moordenaars gaan lewenslank tronk toe
Die twee moordenaars van Piet Els (86), bekende in diamantkringe in Kimberley, is Dinsdag 12 Maart in die hooggeregshof in die stad vonnisse van lewenslange gevangenisstraf opgelê. Elkeen van die […]
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‘Stap-en-ry-togte’ deur land bring moed aan kankerlyers
Michael Wynne, by wie prostaat- en kolonkanker in remissie is, het “met genade van Bo” al meer as 80 keer “stap-en-ry”-togte aangepak om kankerlyers te bemoedig. Dit ongeag die harttoestand wat verlede jaar by hom ná ‘n hartaanval diagnoseer is.
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Artist finds Northern Cape roots inspirational
As the 2025 Artist-in-Residence of the William Humphreys Art Gallery (Whag) in Kimberley, Ulric Namasun Roberts will create new works inspired by his ongoing exploration of heritage, identity and the landscape.
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Noord-Kaapse kuslyn ‘n ongeslypte diamant; bied seevakansie sonder gelyke
Heelwat Suid-Afrikaners weet nie dat die Noord-Kaap ’n “see” het nie – nog minder weet hulle dat dié kuslyn ’n ongeslypte diamant is.