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Have a say on Drakenstein Municipality’s waste bylaw
Drakenstein Municipality has opened a public participation process on a proposed bylaw aimed at guiding how solid waste is managed across the municipal area. Residents are encouraged to study the […]
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Strandlopers maak saam met jeug by Bergrivier skoon
Die Paarl-gebaseerde Strandlopers-organisasie, wat hom vir omgewingsbewaring beywer, het die afgelope Saterdag (20 September) op Wêreld-skoonmaakdag die jeug van die Paarl en omliggende gebiede gemobiliseer om langs die Bergrivier in […]
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Drakenstein launches anthem to celebrate valley
Drakenstein Municipality, fresh from winning the Gold Award as the Best Municipality in the Western Cape for service excellence, has launched a community anthem designed to inspire pride and unity. […]
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Still no arrest after assault on female guard at Paarl hardware store
A local female security guard is fearing for her safety after reportedly receiving threats from a man who assaulted her at a business premises in Paarl on 8 September. She […]
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Val de Vie lists R70 Million lifestyle farm
Val de Vie, a prestigious South African estate, is selling a 27 ha lifestyle farm for R70 million, reflecting rising demand for such properties, especially post-Covid, attracting both local and international buyers.
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Railway in Mbekweni a casualty of vandals
Mbekweni faces significant challenges with only one operational railway line due to vandalism. Local residents struggle with basic infrastructure, while Transnet plans a costly recovery strategy amidst ongoing security issues.
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Man van 63 jaar in Wellington vermoor
‘n Bakleiery in Dreydenstraat in Hillcrest, Wellington, het op 20 September tragies geëindig toe ‘n man (63) na bewering, vermoor is.
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Nederburg Wines to adopt regenerative farming
Nederburg wine farm has adopted regenerative farming since 2022, emphasizing land rehabilitation, water conservation, and sustainability through innovative practices like biological-wastewater treatment and biochar production, enhancing climate resilience.
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Drakensteinse Blue-aanhangers woedend ná kansellasie van konserte
Die Blue-musiekgroep se Suid-Afrikaanse konserttoer is gekanselleer weens ‘n kontrakbreuk deur die promotor Wynand de Villiers. Kaartjiehouers is ontsteld oor die gebrek aan terugbetalings.
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Gayton sê hy gaan PA onttrek uit alle koalisie-ooreenkomste en ook die RNE
Gayton McKenzie, leier van die Patriotic Alliance (PA), het Woensdag (24 September) tydens Nasionale Erfenisdagvieringe in Oudtshoorn onthul dat sy party uit alle plaaslike koalisie-ooreenkomste onttrek en dat gesprekke alreeds […]
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