Jamey Gordon
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Strand United-netbalklub, vyf jaar gelede deur Ellen Klazen gestig om die gemeenskap te verenig, het Saterdag (7 Maart) hul openingstoernooi by Gustrouw-sportterrein aangebied waar Goalshooters al drie afdelings gewen het.
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Local artist Dennis Woest celebrated a milestone moment when Springbok Willie le Roux signed his portrait at Old Bridge Tavern in Somerset West, adding to Woest’s ambitious collection of Rugby World Cup-winning legends’ oil paintings.
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Hoërskool Strand-rugbyspelers het Saterdagoggend in tutu’s en kleurvolle uitrustings karre by Broadway-boulevard gewas om geld in te samel vir hul Maart-vakansie rugbytoere wat tussen R3 800 en R7 600 per speler kos.
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Thirteen-year-old Logan Versteegh from Gordon’s Bay needs urgent kidney surgery costing over R200 000 for an UPJ obstruction condition, prompting his family to launch a community crowdfunding campaign for life-saving treatment.
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A devastating fire destroyed the kitchen at Vergelegen wine estate’s popular Somerset West restaurant on Tuesday 3 March, but the estate remains fully operational with plans for a “Stables pop-up” restaurant to support affected staff.
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Western Cape Premier Alan Winde brought government services directly to Strand Town Hall on Thursday 5 March through his First Thursday initiative, allowing residents one-on-one consultations with provincial cabinet and City of Cape Town Mayoral Committee members.
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Brandweerman Emmanuel Ramjoo van Strand-brandweerstasie het Maandagoggend suksesvol gehelp met die noodgeboorte van Zoë Marias se dogtertjie Cleo nadat sy tydens kraam by die stasie aangekom het.
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Fourteen-year-old Heike Africa-Sylvester from Somerset West has been chosen as a Theatre Dance Association (TDA) Ambassador for 2026, recognising her exceptional talent, competitive achievements, and dedication at Outline Dance Centre.
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The Stables restaurant at Vergelegen wine estate in Somerset West has closed indefinitely after a fire on Tuesday afternoon (3 March) completely destroyed the thatched-roof kitchen, though all patrons and staff were safely evacuated with no injuries reported.
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Somerset West residents have until Friday 3 April, to submit comments on the proposed new high school planned for Steynsrust Road in Heldervue as part of the environmental approval process required before the 1 120-student facility can be built.
