District Mail and Helderberg Gazette
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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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More than 400 international volunteers are participating in Saint-Gobain’s €75 000 Building Blitz project to transform educational infrastructure at two Lwandle schools, benefiting over 1 000 students through new classrooms, facilities, and learning hubs.
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‘Hulle het my varke kom steel,’ sê varkboer na DBV se konfiskasie van 96 varke weens swak toestande, wat haar kleindogter se vlieënierstudies bedreig.
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Ultra-endurance swimmer and Guinness World Record holder Howard Warrington is preparing for his toughest challenge yet: a 33 km non-stop swim across False Bay to raise crucial funds and awareness for the Cape of Good Hope SPCA’s ambitious sterilisation goal.
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‘Hidden Giants’ transforms complex astrophysical concepts into accessible entertainment through what creators describe as “cinematic visuals” and sound design that simulates gravitational forces. It will be staged at The Star Theatre in District Six, Cape Town, in December.
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Stellenbosch-born pianist and composer David Earl, now based in Cambridge, England, returns to his roots to adjudicate the 41st National Youth Music Competition at Endler Hall from 1-6 December.
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Ken Forrester Vineyards launched a free public sculpture garden on Wednesday 5 November in their historic FMC Vineyard, featuring contemporary art curated by Janko de Beer among 50-year-old chenin blanc vines, creating an immersive art destination that blends heritage winemaking with modern sculpture.
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