Swartland Gazette

20/12/2025

PAARL – A devastating fire has completely destroyed a nearly 300-year-old historic Cape Dutch building at the renowned Laborie Wine Estate this afternoon, sending shockwaves through South Africa’s wine tourism industry at the height of the summer season.

Witness the chaos of the Laborie fire as it engulfs a cherished historic site, affecting tourism in the region.

20/12/2025

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19/12/2025

Griekwastad haunted again | Shock and fear have resurfaced in Griekwastad and surrounding towns after the convicted killer in the Naauwhoek farm murders was granted parole after just 11 years.

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19/12/2025

Hiker dies after fatal fall on Lion’s Head | A hiker has died after falling from a trail on Lion’s Head, marking the second fatal incident at the popular landmark in recent weeks.

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19/12/2025

R115 Million fake goods seized in major Bellville bust | Police struck hard against the counterfeit trade in Bellville, confiscating fake clothing, accessories and perfumes worth an estimated R115 million in coordinated raids, sending a clear message of zero tolerance for illicit business.

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19/12/2025

Court blocks appeal bid in PHSG racism report fight | The Pretoria High Court has shut down Pretoria High School for Girls’ attempt to appeal an interim ruling, ordering the school to proceed with its main case against the Gauteng Education Department without access to the full investigative report, and to pay costs.

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19/12/2025

City cracks down on festive booze abuse | Thousands of litres of confiscated alcohol were destroyed as Cape Town steps up enforcement, sending a strong message about public drinking, festive-season safety and the real cost of alcohol abuse.

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18/12/2025

Kersvader en Cheetahs bring hoop hospitaal toe | Kersvreugde het vroeg gekom toe Kersvader en Cheetah-rugbyspelers teddiebere aan siek kinders uitgedeel het – ’n warm gebaar wat glimlagte, drukkies en hoop gebring het as deel van die Golfing4Teddies-veldtog.

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18/12/2025

Worcester fietsryer sterf in gru-ongeluk | Huldeblyke stroom in vir Francois Esterhuizen (55), geliefde sake-eienaar en gemeenskapsleier, wat tragies gesterf het toe hy glo van sy fiets afgestamp is en die bestuurder van die toneel gevlug het – net dae voor sy 18de huweliksherdenking.

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18/12/2025

A friendship that changed history | Former Robben Island warder Christo Brand shared an intimate, powerful account of his unlikely friendship with Nelson Mandela, reminding a Rondebosch audience that reconciliation, respect and shared humanity can transcend even the harshest divides.

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18/12/2025

Tragedy on the N6 claims lives of mother and two children | A devastating collision outside Stutterheim has left a family destroyed and a community in mourning, after a mother and her two children lost their lives and dozens of bus passengers were injured.

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18/12/2025

Jamie Oliver is here to save Christmas | Jamie’s Cook-Ahead Christmas on BBC Lifestyle shows how clever prep, freezer-friendly dishes and stress-free planning can turn festive cooking chaos into calm – so you can enjoy the day, not just cater it.

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