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Land protest sees N2 closed between Somerset West, Strand
A section of the N2 highway has been closed as a result. Schools in Lwandle have also been affected.
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Tyres set alight, vehicles stoned amid N2 protest in Somerset West
It’s unclear what the protest is about at this stage. Traffic services' Richard Coleman said a section of the N2 was closed.
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Firefighters battle Somerset West vegetation blaze
More than 15 fire engines were on the scene and a helicopter was waterbombing the flames.
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'Heroic' mall guard praised after preventing stabbing of boy (5)
The security guard prevented a stabbing and apprehended the suspect at the Waterstone Village Shopping Centre in Somerset West on Monday.
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Boy (5) stabbed, wounded at mall in Somerset West
Police spokesperson Sergeant Noloyiso Rwexana says the attacker has been arrested.
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Woman shot, wounded during armed robbery in Somerset West
The incident occurred on Monday morning.
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Somerset West to benefit from R60m public transport upgrade
Councillor Stuart Pringle says this project is set to start in January and will take a year to reach completion.
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Police monitor protest action underway in Somerset West
It is unclear at this stage what the protest is about.
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WC police arrest man for possession of abalone, stolen car
On Thursday, officers had been tipped off about a car illegally transporting abalone.
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[WATCH] Old dog, new tricks: Project introduces shelter dogs at retirement homes
Monty the dog has found a home at the Silver Oaks Retirement Village. He is already making a difference in the lives of residents.
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Helderberg blaze ‘one of the worst’ in over a decade
Firefighters have been working tirelessly over three days to bring the fire under control.
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Somerset West wine estate garners international tourism award
This is the 5th time the historic Vergelegen Wine Estate has been given the international award.
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UPDATE: N2 in Somerset West reopened after protest
Earlier, residents blocked the highway near Broadlands Road with burning tyres.
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CT firefighters battle blaze in Somerset West
The cause of the fire that broke out a short while ago is still unknown.
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Suspected car thief wounded during shootout at WC mall
It's believed the suspect was wounded during a shootout with police at the Waterstone Village Centre.
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Suspected robber killed in shootout with cops in Somerset
A suspected robber was killed and another arrested following a shootout with police in Somerset West.
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Cop disarmed & killed near Somerset West
Police say there was an altercation, and then the suspect disarmed the police officer and shot him.
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Foreign national drug dealers due back in court
The three German men and Italian woman were granted bail of R10, 000 each.
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Police hunt for Somerset West killers
The 58-year-old French national was shot at home several times on Christmas Day.
