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Bloubergstrand woman walks away with Mrs Universe South Africa 2026 title
The 33-year-old Giverny Venter from Bloubergstrand was crowned as Mrs Universe South Africa 2026 — the first woman from the Western Cape to win the national title.
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Cape Town environmental group celebrates 500th cleanup
Save a Fishie celebrates its 500th cleanup, removing more than 54 tonnes of litter while inspiring volunteers to protect beaches, rivers and communities.
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Strand escapee ‘Seun’ to spend 20 years behind bars
After violent crimes, a brazen escape and dramatic recapture, Denver ‘Seun’ Pietersen has been sentenced to 20 years behind bars.
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Enjoy the Karoo Desert National Gardens for free this week
Enjoy the splendour that South Africa’s botanical gardens offer visitors with one of the world’s most biodiverse areas to be explored.
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Cape Town landlords face regulatory shake-up as short-term rental boom sparks housing concerns
Grant Smee, CEO of Only Realty, said the push for regulation intensified in 2025 after a report revealed more than 26 000 Airbnb listings in Cape Town, ranking the city…
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Van brande na baba’s: Strand-brandweer verwelkom klein Cleo!
Brandweerman Emmanuel Ramjoo van Strand-brandweerstasie het Maandagoggend suksesvol gehelp met die noodgeboorte van Zoë Marias se dogtertjie Cleo nadat sy tydens kraam by die stasie aangekom het.
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New African species confirms evolutionary origin of magic mushrooms
A long-standing debate about the evolutionary origin of the world’s most widely cultivated “magic mushroom” may now have been settled.
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Urgent R59 repairs ahead of NAMPO Harvest Day event a top priority
Concerns have arisen over the deteriorating R59 road ahead of the NAMPO Harvest Day in May, prompting the Democratic Alliance to urge SANRAL for urgent repairs. The DA seeks clarity…
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Cape of Good Hope SPCA wins international recognition for animal welfare excellence
The Cape of Good Hope SPCA won two prestigious awards for animal welfare, recognizing its innovative collaborative efforts in South Africa.
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Around 500 families displaced by Masiphumelele, Imizamo Yethu fires
Devastating fires destroyed 100 homes and displaced 500 families in Masiphumelele and Imizamo Yethu over the weekend.
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