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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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Boland Rugby Union, Sanlam Foundation and Drakenstein rally together to fight GBV
A strong regional partnership between Boland Rugby, the Sanlam Foundation and the Drakenstein Municipality took centre-stage during the Top 12 rugby final this past Saturday (22 November) as key roleplayers […]
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Onwettige rituele verhoog brandgevaar in Du Toitskloof
Die brandseisoen in die Drakenstein-vallei word bemoeilik deur godsdienstige groepe wat onwettig vure maak met min bystand om dit hok te slaan.
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Drakenstein Municipality launches festive season safety plan
Drakenstein Municipality on Friday (21 November) activated its coordinated festive season safety plan that places traffic management, crime prevention, emergency response, and water safety at the centre of this year’s […]
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Cape Winelands Fires: New fronts ignite while others finally contained
Multiple fires continue to rage throughout the Cape Winelands while firefighters are hard at work to contain the flames. At 14:30 on Sunday (23 November), the Cape Winelands District Municipality […]
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Youth, educators and activists lead powerful stand against GBV
Locals stood in unity with the rest of the country on Friday (21 November) in support of the national G20 Women’s Shutdown. The shutdown was organised by Women For Change […]
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3 558 new constables boost police ranks for festive season
South African Police Service holds simultaneous passing out parades at five academies to boost crime-fighting capacity during busy holiday period.
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Franschhoek herbalist restores garden to its former glory following 2023 floods
More than two years after floodwaters tore through his cherished garden Franschhoek herbalist and indigenous plant specialist Judah James said his beloved herbal haven is slowly but surely returning to […]
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