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Lekota: A champion of a legacy of integrity
Lekota was a leader who firmly anchored in constitutionalism, accountability and ethical governance.
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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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Premier’s First Thursday debuts in Helderberg
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde brought government services directly to Strand Town Hall on Thursday 5 March through his First Thursday initiative, allowing residents one-on-one consultations with provincial cabinet and…
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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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Somerset West teen earns international dance ambassador role
Fourteen-year-old Heike Africa-Sylvester from Somerset West has been chosen as a Theatre Dance Association (TDA) Ambassador for 2026, recognising her exceptional talent, competitive achievements, and dedication at Outline Dance Centre.
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Nyanga taxi shutdown: Commuters stranded as CATA protests continue
Commuters were left stranded today after members of the Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association (CATA) downed tools and marched to the Nyanga Police Station to hand over a memorandum outlining their…
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Ekapa Mine: First body recovered as search continues for four missing miners
One body of five missing miners from a mudslide at Du Toitspan mine was recovered; recovery operations continue for others.
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UWC honours poet Diana Ferrus on International Women’s Day
UWC honors alumna Dr Diana Ferrus during International Women’s Day, celebrating poet whose work enabled Sarah Bartmann’s repatriation from France.
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Breakthrough in the killing of ANC PR councillor in Crossroads
ANC Proportional Representative councillor Lazola Gungxe was gunned down in Crossroads, Nyanga, after attending a community meeting last month.
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Secretary jailed seven years for siphoning R13m from law firm
Senior accounts secretary Alwena Smith receives seven-year sentence after systematically defrauding Stellenbosch law firm of R13 million over two years.
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