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Fire damages Paarl hospital outpatient department

Fire damages Paarl Hospital outpatient department; no fatalities as investigations and repairs continue.

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Tiger Brands to reopen historic Paarl factory in April 2026

Tiger Brands will reopen its historic Paarl factory in April 2026, but Cape tradition, families and environment matter more.