Helderberg
1 reportedly dead from bacterial infection in Helderberg
Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection of the mucous membranes in the throat and nose.
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Helderberg fires: City investigates possibility of arson
An estimated 10,000 hectares of land was destroyed during a blaze that ripped through the Helderberg area last week.
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Efforts to extinguish blaze in Helderberg enter fourth day
Crews worked throughout the night to suppress two areas where active flames were burning in Lourensford.
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Helderberg fire damage estimated to be more than R51m
Management at the Vergelegen wine farm in Somerset West says at least 40% of the property has been ravaged by the wildfire.
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Cape wine farm ravaged by Helderberg wildfire
The blaze that broke out near Somerset West on Tuesday has damaged or destroyed several structures, reducing farmland to ash.
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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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#Helderbergfire: Evacuation plans suspended, firefighters remain on scene
Officials are appealing to the public to stay out of the area to keep the roads open for emergency vehicles to pass through.
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Authorities in Helderberg region join forces to fight crime
Authorities in the Helderberg region have launched a joint approach to fight & prevent crime in the area.
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Alleged cause of Helderberg plane exposed
Former SAA consultant Allan Dexter claimes the plane was carrying rocket fuel and ammunition.
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New Helderberg hospital plan gains momentum
Health MEC Theuns Botha says plans are underway to build a much needed new hospital in the Helderberg.
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Western Cape hit by flash floods
Somerset West was the worst affected, with the Vergelegen Mediclinic having to be evacuated.
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New court bid to probe Helderberg disaster
Student Peter Otzen is going to the ConCourt in a bid to get President Jacob Zuma to set up an inquiry.
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Helderberg crash back in the spotlight
25 years after the tragic crash, a victim’s son will approach the ConCourt to setup an inquiry.
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Three rescued after dingy capsizes
The National Sea Rescue Institute confirmed that one person was rushed to hospital.
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More schools in Helderberg region
The Helderberg sub-council says studies are underway which could lead to the construction of more schools.
