District Mail and Helderberg Gazette
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CapeNature’s Green Noise podcast Season 3, recorded on location in the Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve, explores South Africa’s looming 17% water deficit by 2030 and reveals how alien invasive plants are stealing billions of cubic metres of water annually from mountain catchments, while showcasing innovative conservation solutions that create jobs and protect biodiversity.
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Locals are advised to enjoy the festive season without financial stress by setting realistic budgets, shopping intentionally, avoiding unnecessary debt, planning for January’s expenses, and maintaining an emergency fund to ensure financial wellbeing beyond the holidays.
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Somerset Mall has completed a major 5 500 m² expansion, adding 26 new stores including premium brands like Skechers, Lego, and JD Sports, creating 400 permanent jobs and eliminating the need for Helderberg residents to travel to Cape Town for quality retail.
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Morné Stone (53), a beloved lifelong Strand resident and South African Air Force veteran, was laid to rest on Saturday 22 November.
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‘n Sewejarige seun is na bewering in die been geskiet toe polisie die ontsnapte gevangene Denver Pietersen in hegtenis geneem het.
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Somerset West resident Elle Franco has been named one of three national winners of the prestigious 2025 Brights Women in DIY Excellence Awards for her decade-long commitment to democratising home improvement and making DIY accessible to everyone through her platform, television work, and magazine contributions.
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Somerset West environmental enterprise Circular Homes, founded by Natashia de Wet, won top three recognition in Voelgoed’s Inspirasievrou 2025 awards for their innovative bokashi fermentation system that has diverted over 200 tons of food waste from landfills, including a seven-year partnership with Somerset West Village Garden processing 70+ tons into nutrient-rich compost for community food…
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Escaped prisoner Denver “Seun” Pietersen was shot and wounded during his recapture in Strand after evading police for nearly a month.
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