Shooting in Lwandle claims life of taxi operator

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Police registered a murder and two counts of attempted murder for investigation following a shooting incident on Monday, October 27 at around 5pm on the corner of ...

Western Cape government donates bicycles to promote sustainable mobility

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Western Cape MEC of Mobility Isaac Sileku handed over 44 bicycles to community organisations in Idas Valley, Stellenbosch, in a move aimed at improving sustainable ...

Economist Maarten Ackerman to discuss global economic outlook in Somerset West

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The University of Third Age (U3A) Helderberg will host economist Maarten Ackerman, who will discuss the global economic outlook. The theme of his talk will be " ...

Friends of Strand library to host book sale

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Friends of Strand Library will host their monthly book sale on Friday, October 31, from 10am to 4pm, and Saturday November 1, from 9am until noon in the library ...

Experience the elemental beauty of water at Hanien Conradie' s exhibition

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Fine artist Hanien Conradie’s new exhibition, Water-Verse: Traces of the Traceless, is coming to Spier Wine Farm in Stellenbosch from Friday, October to Saturday, ...

Avoiding scams: Why purchasing from secondary markets can cost you

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Thinking about Facebook Marketplace, Viagogo or Gumtree for that sold out concert ticket? You may be putting yourself in danger and become the victim of fraud.

President Ramaphosa calls for united action to end hunger at social justice summit

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Stellenbosch University hosted President Cyril Ramaphosa at the 7th Social Justice Summit on Friday, October 17 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. ...

Du Toitskloof Pass reopening postponed due to N1 Huguenot Tunnel incident

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The opening of the The R101, better known as du Toitskloof Pass, which links Paarl to Rawsonville was delayed due to the closure of the N1 Huguenot Tunnel, following ...

Firefighters successfully contain veld fire near Drakenstein Prison

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Cape Winelands District Municipality confirmed that the veld fire near the  Drakenstein Prison was contained by 6am on Wednesday, October 22.

Manzi the mascot educates Strand pupils about water sustainability

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The City’s mascot Manzi, recently visited the Grade 6 pupils at the Lochnershof Primary School in Strand, as part of an edutainment roadshow to help the youth unpack ...

Kirstenbosch through the ages: A talk by Cherise Viljoen

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Just as our world is bursting into bloom, U3A Helderberg will host an appropriate speaker on Wednesday, November 5 at this year’s final monthly meeting to be held ...

Police recover cellphones worth R500 000 stolen in Khayamnandi, Bellville

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A total of 51 cellphones stolen in Khayamnandi and Bellville were recovered on Thursday, October 16, police said.

Join the Stellenbosch Madrigal Singers for their year-end Concerts

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The Stellenbosch Madrigal Singers, an a cappella vocal ensemble consisting of 13 young workers who perform a wide variety of musical styles, will host two concerts ...

Young cancer survivor Zachary du Toit shines at the Eskom expo fair

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Thirteen-year-old Zachary “Zhara” du Toit from Laerskool Lochnerhof in Strand not only triumphed at the international science fair in Gauteng but also inspired many ...

Everyday products behind hundreds of poisoning cases in Western Cape

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Poisons information helpline in the Western Cape revealed that from the beginning of this year until the end of June, there were 6,142 reported poisoning cases, ...

Western Cape health department raises alarm on declining infant immunisation rates

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The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has raised concern over a decline in infant immunisation coverage, warning that the drop could expose hundreds ...

Strand library to host talks from three authors in October

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The Strand Public Library host three authors to talk about their books at 11am, on different days of this October. Chanette Paul will be having a talk on her newly ...

Huis Horison’s annual summer fair returns with two festive days in Stellenbosch

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A Stellenbosch charity, Huis Horison, will have two festive days filled with fun, food, and entertainment for its annual summer fair known as "Fête" on Friday, October ...

Leon Kluge, the ' King Midas' of gardens, to speak at Stellenbosch Garden Week

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Garden enthusiasts are in for a treat as Stellenbosch Garden Week opens with a star-studded flourish on Friday, October 31.

Artists invited to audition for ‘The Penis Dialogues’

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Exciting auditions are set to begin for 'The Penis Dialogues', a thought-provoking musical theatre production that challenges societal norms and explores toxic masculinity. ...

Huguenot Tunnel reopens after emergency repairs by SANRAL

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The N1 Huguenot Tunnel reopened to traffic at 6am on the morning of Thursday, October 9, said the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL).

Baby Savers SA’s fight against unsafe abandonment

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Baby Savers SA is addressing the alarming rise in abandoned babies in South Africa. The Baby Saver initiative began in 1999 with the installation of Baby Savers, ...

Wildlife management expert to present talk about baboons

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Professor Justin O’Riain will present a talk on baboon management at the Franschhoek Theatre on Wednesday, October 29 at 6:30pm.

Urban Caracal project to visit Gordon’s Bay

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Professor Jacqueline Bishop from the Urban Caracal Project will present a talk on caracal research at the Gordon’s Bay Yacht Club on Thursday, October 23 at 6:30pm. ...

Sue Diepeveen brings her one-woman comedy show to The Drama Factory

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The hilarious one-woman comedy show by Sue Diepeveen, is coming to The Drama Factory later this month.