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In Pen & Ink.

Bikini Beach retains Blue Flag status

Beachgoers and tourists have reason to flock to Bikini Beach this summer.

Children’s parents sought by social workers

The Department of Social Development in Somerset West needs the community’s help in locating the biological fathers of two babies and the parents of a teenager.

‘Sunshine child’ killed in highway hit-and-run

A civil engineering student was killed in a hit-and-run accident on the N2, outside Macassar, while doing in-service road work last Friday.

Run for child charities

Distance for Difference (D4D) will hold its biennial Gratitude Run at Lourensford Wine Estate on Saturday 20 October.

The Strand community is still reeling in shock after the sudden passing of resident Siraj Fanie last Thursday 11 October. The 39-year-old, who was an avid rugby supporter and part of Strand United rugby club’s executive committee, died of complicatio

Instilling a sense of community pride

A group of community-oriented residents of Macassar have started a remarkable initiative called Macassar Our Pride, an organisation that hosted its first fundraising event at Riverside Park on Saturday 13 October.

League champs win support

Recently crowned Super League C champions Macassar Rugby Club has forged new partnerships to support the club during the 2019 club rugby season.

Polisiekaptein in G’baai beroof

’n Polisiekaptein van Strand was verlede week die slagoffer van ’n rooftog.

Farewell to young dad

“His character and passion for the club and the community was contagious, which earned him the respect of players and spectators, both young and old.”.

Water pressure will be low next week

Residents of the Helderberg should be prepared for low water pressure in the area when a water pipeline is shut down early next week.

SWCC starts season on good note

As a result of the drought and water restrictions, the 2017-’18 Western Province club cricket season was cut short and most clubs couldn’t “properly” finish the season.

Klink ’n glasie op ’n blink toekoms vir Roelien

’n Jong wyn-entoesias het onlangs die geleentheid gekry om haar vlerke te sprei en meer oor die internasionale wynbedryf te leer.

Steady walk for Senecio

A group of five friends completed the Overberg Pilgrimage of Hope in celebration of Senecio’s 10th anniversary between Saturday 22 September to Wednesday 3 October.

Kidnapping thwarted by girl

Macassar police are urging parents to prioritise the safety of their children after a suspected kidnapping attempt in the community.

Halli Trust golf day

The Halli Trust will host its third annual golf day at Stellenbosch Golf Course on Friday 23 November. Avid golfers are invited to enter a four-ball at R3 800, which includes entry, a goodie bag, dinner, an auction and prize giving. The playing forma

Minister checks on harbour works

The dredging renovations and refurbishment of the old Gordon’s Bay harbour has contributed greatly to extending the days vessels can be active and will allow commercial fishers to make the most of the quota fishing days.