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WC forges ahead with building new schools despite R716 million budget cuts
The Western Cape education department says despite hurdles, which include late applications and R716.4m budget cuts that have affected construction…
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Water tankers dispatched to Overberg’s Baardskeerdersbos after supply issues
The community of Baardskeerdersbos near Hermanus has been without water since New Year’s Day. The Overstrand Municipality said the computerized…
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Western Cape govt unable to give timeline for full restoration of water supply in Hermanus
The Western Cape government says it is unable to provide timeframes on when water supply will be fully restored in…
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Calm restored after xenophobic attacks near Hermanus
Western Cape police say they’re still investigating the murder of a woman whose mutilated remains were discovered in a plastic…
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Cape Town police make several arrests for possession of unlicensed firearms & ammunition
A suspected gangster has been arrested in Mfuleni for possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition. Officers handcuffed the 28-year-old…
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Supreme Court of Appeal reduces part of convicted armed robber’s sentence
The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has upheld, in part, an appeal against the decision by the same court dismissing…
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3 killed in Western Cape crash
Three people have been killed in a horror crash on the R43 in the Western Cape. One of the deceased…
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Western Cape provincial parliament speaker to lead anti-GBV march calling for justice for murdered learner
The Speaker of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament, Masizole Mnqasela, is set to lead an Anti-Gender Based Violence march in…
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R60 000 luxurious mkhukhu causes a stir
He has a one-of-a-kind shack, and everyone stops to take photos of it. But Robert Chitowe does not mind. The…
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Residents in Zwelihle plan protest march to demand justice for slain Sisipho Mayile
A Hermanus community is planning to take to the streets for a second time to demand justice for a murdered…
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Community angered after matriculant found murdered in Hermanus
A community in Hermanus, angered by the murder of a matriculant, has been urged to refrain from taking the law…
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Strong winds and heavy rain flood Western Cape – Video
The Western Cape has already started feeling the devastating effects of the cold fronts and heavy rainfall from Thursday. Flooding…
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Man swept away by current drowns at Grotto East near Hermanus
A man has drowned after he was swept away by currents at Grotto East – near Hermanus. The incident happened…
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Belhar police station becomes fourth to confirm Coronavirus case in Western Cape
The Belhar police station has been closed after an officer tested positive for the coronavirus. This is the fourth police…
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Western Cape govt to increase COVID-19 screening, testing in communities
Amid a drastic rise in the number of COVID-19 infections, authorities in the Western Cape are ramping up screening and…
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Why winter is the best time to visit Hermanus
The town remains at its core a village that has the cliffs, tidal pool and old harbour as its epicentre.…
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Firefighters battling blaze outside Hermanus
The fire started in the Karwyderskraal area on Christmas Day. Efforts are being hampered by strong winds fanning flames in…
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Places to stay that are away from the city in Western Cape
It is no secret that Cape Town is one of the world’s most popular cities to visit, and it’s not…
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Calm restored to Hermanus following violent protests
Calm has been restored in the Zwelihle township in Hermanus following violent protests. A police officer was injured during clashes…
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