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SA’s first black-owned wine farm opens in Franschhoek
Klein Goederust Wine Farm, South Africa’s first black-owned wine farm, symbolises transformation and growth in the wine industry.
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Tiger Brands to reopen refurbished factory in Paarl in April
Tiger Brands is renovating its Paarl factory, committing to local sourcing and prioritising job opportunities, aiming for operational readiness by April 2026.
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Franschhoek trumpted its Cap Classique sparklers this weekend
The Franschhoek Cap Classique & Champagne Festival showcased top producers and entertainment, celebrating South Africa’s vibrant lifestyle and elegance.
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‘Paarl’s Picasso’ Selwyn Pekeur dies at 68
PAARL – The passing of internationally renowned Paarl artist Selwyn Pekeur at age 68 this week has sparked an outpouring of tributes from family, friends and the broader arts fraternity, […]
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Act swiftly now and protect your family from measles outbreaks
The Western Cape is experiencing an increase in measles outbreaks in several parts of the province and local health authorities are calling for swift action to protect children and families. […]
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Auditor-General awards Drakenstein its 11th clean audit, seventh in a row
The Auditor-General of South Africa has awarded Drakenstein Municipality (DM) its 11th clean audit for the 2024-’25 financial year. This is the municipality’s seventh back-to-back clean audit and 18th unqualified […]
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NGOs challenge consultation process in Berg River Dam lease; DWS says all above board
Concerns arose regarding the lease of Berg River Dam for recreation, as NGOs claim exclusion from the decision-making process, despite DWS’s assertions.
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Ramaphosa hails G20 success, flags GBVF crisis and US tensions in address
President Ramaphosa declared gender-based violence a national disaster, defended South Africa’s G20 presidency, and criticized the US for its absence.
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Franschhoek joins the national shutdown against GBV
On Friday (21 November) Franschhoek added its voice to the national outcry, joining millions of South Africans in a countrywide shutdown demanding that government declare gender-based violence and femicide a […]
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Survey reveals thriving leopard population in the Boland Mountains
The Cape Leopard Trust this week released early findings from its latest large-scale camera trap study, offering a rare glimpse into one of the Western Cape’s most elusive apex predators […]
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