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These screens act like sieves, filtering out large objects such as wet wipes, sanitary towels, disposable nappies, clothes, rags and condoms, which should not be in the sewage system.
The beauty of Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West has inspired nearly 500 photographers – ranging from primary school learners to retirees – to enter the annual Essence of Vergelegen competition.
A motion to build a fence along portions of the Lourens River, among other measures to combat the issue of vagrancy and alleged prostitution along the certain parts of its banks in Somerset West, was submitted by councillor Carin Brynard of the Cape Independence Party (Capexit) to include on the Subcouncil 8 agenda on Thursday 22 February. It seeks to address “problem areas” at the bridge in Main Road, Andries Pretorius Street and Island Park.