Tackling postharvest food waste in South Africa: The urgent call for better storage solutions

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Discover how South Africa's staggering food waste, equivalent to hundreds of trucks annually, threatens food security and what innovative solutions could turn the ...

Experience the artistry of Coleen Pienaar at a live oil painting demonstration

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Join Somerset West art lovers for an exclusive live oil painting demonstration by the acclaimed Coleen Pienaar, hosted by the Western Cape Art Society (WCAS) this ...

World-class piano music with Gustavo Romero in Somerset West

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Join Somerset West for an unforgettable afternoon as internationally acclaimed pianist Gustavo Romero performs a stunning selection of classical masterpieces at ...

Winelands Philharmonic Orchestra to present 'Classical Kaleidoscope' at Stellenbosch Town Hall

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The Winelands Philharmonic Orchestra (WPO) will present Classical Kaleidoscope at the Stellenbosch Town Hall on Saturday, March 21.

Strand beach safety: The need for kitesurfing restrictions

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On Monday, January 12, I went to the beach at Strand. The kitesurfers were taking over the whole stretch of sea and speeding through the swimmers.

Police launch manhunt after three men shot dead in Gordon’s Bay

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Western Cape police have launched a manhunt following the fatal shooting of three men at a shopping centre in Gordon’s Bay on Tuesday night, January 27.

790 sewer blockages in Lwandle: A call for responsible waste disposal

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The City of Cape Town urges Lwandle residents to take action against waste mismanagement, following 790 sewer blockages in just 17 months. Discover how your small ...

Meet the top matric achiever of Rhenish Girls’ High School’s Class of 2025

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Kristin Williamson from Somerset West was named Dux Scholar of Rhenish Girls’ High School for the Class of 2025, cementing her status as the top-achieving pupil ...

Franschhoek fires largely contained as firefighters battle remaining active line

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Firefighters have made significant progress in containing the fires burning in the mountains above Franschhoek, despite difficult conditions and overnight flare-ups. ...

Join the Rotary Club of Wynberg for the 'Last Night of the Proms' charity fundraiser

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Get ready for a jubilant evening at the Last Night of the Proms, hosted by the Rotary Club of Wynberg at Cape Town City Hall. Join conductor Richard Cock and a vibrant ...

Internet identity workshop returns to Stellenbosch to strengthen digital trust

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DID:UNCONF Africa, an open-space unConference focused on digital identity, will return to Stellenbosch from February 24 to 26, bringing together local and international ...

Geyser ripple-control testing in Cape Town: What residents need to know

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The City of Cape Town’s Energy Directorate will resume testing of its geyser ripple-control systems from Monday, January 26 to Friday, February 6 in selected areas, ...

Phase 2 of Nieuwedrift Cemetery development set to begin in February

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Work on the second phase of the Nieuwedrift Cemetery development on the outskirts of Paarl is set to begin in early February 2026, according to the Drakenstein Municipality. ...

Road resurfacing underway in Macassar, Firgrove, Strand, Somerset West, and Kuils River

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Residents and road users in several parts of Cape Town should expect delays as the City begins a major road resurfacing project across the eastern region.

Damage and cost assessments underway after Franchhoek wildfire contained

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Authorities have begun assessing damage and determining costs following the containment of the Wemmershoek wildfire near Franschhoek, the Cape Winelands District ...

Experience the Sheer City Festival: Cape Town's new block party

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Join Cape Town's inaugural Sheer City festival this January for a vibrant two-day celebration of music, performance, fashion, and art across downtown venues, fostering ...

Appeal for blood donations as national stocks remain low

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The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) has appealed to the public to start the new year by donating blood, warning that national blood stocks remain below ...

Fire crews remain on site as Wemmershoek fire enters fifth day

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Firefighting teams continue to battle an active fire in the Wemmershoek area near Franschhoek, according to the Cape Winelands District Municipality’s Fire Services. ...

Municipal crews working to extinguish lingering fire at Wellington Wastewater Treatment Plant

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Fire and Rescue Services from Drakenstein Municipality are continuing efforts to extinguish a fire at the Wellington Waste Water Treatment Plant that first broke ...

Fuel price relief for South African motorists from Wednesday

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Motorists will get welcome relief at the pumps, with petrol and diesel prices set to decrease significantly from Wednesday, January 7.

Prepare for the minstrels parade: Essential road closures in Cape Town CBD

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Tens of thousands of spectators are expected in Cape Town CBD for the vibrant 'Tweede Nuwe Jaar' Festival parade on Monday, January 5, starting at 11am. Be aware ...

Celebrating heritage: Original D6 Hanover Minstrels gear up for Tweede Nuwe Jaar

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Final preparations are underway for the official Tweede Nuwe Jaar Festival, with the Original D6 Hanover Minstrels, led by Ziyaad Williams, captured during their ...

Final figures: 132 babies born across the Western Cape on New Year’s Day

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New Year’s Day was filled with joy across the Western Cape as 132 babies were safely delivered in public health facilities, giving families a hopeful and heart-warming ...

Kuils River police seek public assistance in locating missing boy Gael Nukendy

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Kuilsriver Family Violence Child Protection Sexual Offences Unit is seeking the assistance of the public to locate missing 12-year-old Gael Nukendy, who was last ...

Meet New Year’s baby Olumiyo Miqi from Kraaifontein

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New Year’s baby Olumiyo Miqi was born at the Tygerberg Hospital at 3:12am on January 1, 2026, to mother Thandokazi Miqi, 36, from Wallacedene in Kraaifontein.