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Controversial Drakenstein Prison Head appointed as Pollsmoor’s new Area Commissioner
CAPE TOWN — The former head of Drakenstein Correctional Centre outside Paarl who faced allegations of abuse of power, malfeasance and fruitless and wasteful expenditure has now been appointed the […]
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A total of 176 teachers found guilty of sexual misconduct, Parliament told
Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Basic Education has raised alarm over the growing number of sexual misconduct cases involving educators and learners, calling for urgent and coordinated action to protect children […]
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Western Cape Strengthens Safety Measures for Summer Initiation Season
The Western Cape Government has tightened safety and compliance measures to ensure a safer and more dignified 2025 Summer Initiation Season, which began on 1 November and runs until 31 […]
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Bejaarde egpaar van Klapmuts sterf saam in ongeluk op R44
Dit was veronderstel om Saterdag (25 Oktober) ‘n gesellige familiebyeenkoms te wees om die verjaarsdag van Thomas en Anne-Marié Rossouw se kleinkind te vier. Die egpaar van Klapmuts is egter […]
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CWDM hosts workshop for spaza shop owners
A workshop for spaza shop owners within the Paarl area took place last week at the Thusong Centre in Paarl East. The session was spearheaded by the Cape Winelands District […]
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Police recover firearm, stolen vehicle in Cape Winelands operations
Cape Winelands – The Boland Public Order Policing (Pops) unit made several successful recoveries and arrests this week as part of ongoing operations aimed at ensuring community safety during the […]
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Power supply interrupted to parts of Wellington, Antoniesvlei due to cable theft
WELLINGTON – Eskom on Thursday (30 October) confirmed theft and vandalism had caused a power-supply interruption affecting Wellington and Antoniesvlei in the Drakenstein municipal area. The power utility, in a statement, […]
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Sunfield Home hosts successful Golf Day
Businesses and individuals came out in their numbers to support the annual Golf Day fundraising event of Sunfield Home at the Paarl Golf Course. The event took place last Thursday […]
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Sadtu Western Cape visits America
Delegates attached to the South African Democratic Teachers’ Union’s (Sadtu) Western Cape branch visited the United States last month to learn best practices from their American counterparts. They toured the […]
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Drakenstein businesses buckle under Compensation Fund delays
Several Drakenstein businesses, including Paarl-based construction firms, are struggling to operate due to severe delays at the national Compensation Fund, leaving companies without valid letters of good standing.
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