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Local radio project will tell untold stories of indigenous groups
Drakenstein’s local radio station, KC 107.7 FM, last week launched an inspiring on-air initiative aimed at amplifying the often-untold stories of indigenous groups and their lived experiences. The project will […]
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‘Cut the long queues’ – Several banks prepare to soon offer Home Affairs services
South Africans will soon no longer have to endure unbearably long lines after the Department of Home Affairs announced a groundbreaking partnership with Capitec, FNB and Standard Bank that will […]
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Wellingtonse skipper sterk goed aan ná bootongeluk
Vandag is dag 40 van Hugo Hattingh (39) van Wellington se herstelpad ná hy erge brandwonde opgedoen in ‘n fratsongeluk. Dié skeepskaptein is op 7 Julie ernstig beseer in ‘n […]
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Die belangrikheid van GPF’s
Gemeenskaps- polisiëringsforums (GPF’s) verbeter kommunikasie tussen die publiek en die polisie, bied oplossings vir misdaad, en is noodsaaklik vir die gemeenskap se vertroue in polisiedienste.
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Painting letterboxes red
The Letterbox Project, driven by Drakenstein Municipality (DM), has seen letterboxes across the municipal area painted red. Pursued in partnership with the Drakenstein Business Chamber, non-profit organisation Monte Christo Miqlat […]
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Boost for spaza shops
The national government intends to empower spaza shops through the Spaza Shop Support Fund (SSSF), stating that these local businesses have been playing an important role in almost every community […]
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Dié gebiede in Drakenstein kry ook veiligheidskameras
Die Drakenstein-munisipaliteit het vandeesweek aangekondig dat hy eersdaags ook veiligheidskameras as deel van sy groeiende netwerk van kringtelevisiemonitering in ses prioriteitsgebiede in Paarl-Oos, Noorder- Paarl, Suider-Paarl en Wellington gaan aanbring. […]
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Interdicts for domestic related crimes mandatory
It is now compulsory for an interdict to be issued against anyone accused of a domestic-related crime before they are released on bail. This new development is intended to ensure […]
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Worker loses hand due to ‘faulty’ machine at Gouda meat processing plant
A 44-year-old sole breadwinner from Gouda says he is anxious about the thought of never being able to work again after a “faulty machine” chopped off his hand at a […]
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Drakenstein Municipality’s tourism plans still delayed
Tourism development in Drakenstein is in the planning stage, focusing on a Draft Tourism Development Plan and a Tourism Advisory Board to rejuvenate the sector amid past criticisms from business owners.
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