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Talk of the Town publishes satirical and fictional content intended for humour, parody and commentary. Articles in this section are not news reports and should not be interpreted as factual reporting. While stories may draw inspiration from local culture, events and public discussions, identifying details may be altered, omitted or fictionalised to protect privacy and support the satirical nature of the content.

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Gordon’s Bay station

17/05/2026 0
Gordon’s Bay station: built for a train that never came, converted for a car that …read more
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HARBOUR VOWS TO REMAIN “CHARMING AND UNSPOILED” AS NEW GIN BAR OPENS NEXT TO BAIT SHOP

17/05/2026 0
Veteran Bait Seller Gives Establishment Two Years, Generously GORDON’S BAY – The historic waterfront of …read more
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Missing Vehicle Found Safe and Well at Owner’s Place of Employment

17/05/2026 0
Car described as “last seen on a Monday” recovers quietly in parking bay while owner …read more
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The Lourens Street Traffic Circle Oversight

17/05/2026 0
Somerset West residents form third subcommittee to discuss forming a committee about the traffic circle …read more
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PROMENADE RENOVATION COMPLETED — RESIDENTS IMPRESSED BY CONSISTENT LACK OF CHANGE

01/05/2026 0
Officials Confirm Project Was “Exactly as Planned,” Public Still Searching for Evidence STRAND — After …read more
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KAROOLIS’S CAPERS IN ROOI-ELS

01/05/2026 0
Your Community. Your Stories. Your Baboons. When the Neighbours Have Fangs, a Troop and Absolutely …read more
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The Helderberg Blind Tasting Challenge ends in humiliation for the experts

01/05/2026 0
Kultuur • Wyn • Skandaal • Tonge in die Kies The Helderberg Blind Tasting Challenge …read more
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Beachfront Dog-Walking Permits Introduced ‘To Preserve Order Among Leisure Activities

01/05/2026 0
STRAND – Residents wishing to walk their dogs along Strand Beach will now be required …read more
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Competing Auntie Intelligence Agencies Are Tracking Everyone’s Business.

01/05/2026 0
Originally Posted on The Domestic DispatchAll the news that was none of your business until …read more
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UAE billionaire “deeply passionate about conservation,” plans to preserve mountain “mostly”

01/05/2026 0
UAE billionaire “deeply passionate about conservation,” plans to preserve mountain “mostly” Sheikh Hamdan Al-Malik Al-Farouq …read more

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