United States President Joe Biden has spoken to Russian President Vladimir Putin for the first time since taking office, raising concerns about Russian activities including the treatment of jailed Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny.

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27 January 2021

Merentia joined the media world in 1996 and in 2001, she took her first steps in the broadcasting world. In her free time, she likes to go on adventures in the city. She also likes to learn new dances, not that she is any good at that.

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Four Western Cape teachers are among the best in the country

Merentia Van Der Vent - 6 October 2024

Four Western Cape teachers are among the best in the country. They achieved top honours at the National Teaching Awards, which were held at...

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Merentia Van Der Vent - 6 October 2024

There's been 2 kidnappings in the Western Cape over recent days. In one incident, an 84-year-old British woman was rescued in Worcester, after she...

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Merentia Van Der Vent - 4 October 2024

The Durbanville Wine Safari has been launched. This is a new Wine Safari Experience in Cape Town and there are 2 routes in Durbanville....