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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Brothers Hendrik (76) and Luigi (75) te Roller have retired after seven decades in South Africa's meat trade, closing their family butchery business that began when their Dutch father Willem Anné arrived in 1945 and grew into a major operation employing over 354 staff, supplying retailers like Pick n Pay, Woolworths and Checkers, while retaining profitable partnerships with Food Lover's Market where the next generation continues the family tradition.

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South Africa's tourism and travel industry launched the Green Lung at Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West on Tuesday 3 February, a national sustainability initiative led by Sigma International that began with planting 250 trees to help tourism businesses become climate-resilient and embed ESG practices, with plans to scale the model nationwide.

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Timbuild Somerset West launched its brand-new Ingco in-store concept on Saturday 13 December, with great deals, loads of prizes, hampers and giveaways as well as live product demonstrations.

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Avontuur Estate has opened its newly upgraded Cellar Door featuring a redesigned tasting room that accommodates up to 70 guests with panoramic views of Table Mountain and rolling vineyards, offering three signature wine tastings guided by estate staff.

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Vergelegen Wine Estate has completed a major new 4,226m² wine warehouse in Somerset West that can store over 2 million bottles, strengthening the premium estate's operational capacity and reinforcing its position among South Africa's leading wine producers.

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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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Summerhill Surgical Centre in Somerset West celebrated a major milestone with the unveiling of its new Procedure Room and Mohs Laboratory on Tuesday, marking ten years of growth as a doctor-owned day hospital.

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Planning the perfect South African getaway just became easier. Discover five spectacular regions in one comprehensive digital Destination Guide.

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De Schone Laundry & Dry Cleaning Specialists has served Somerset West for nearly a decade with exceptional cleaning services built on trust and genuine care, recently expanding to include a 24-hour Self-Service Laundromat while maintaining unwavering dedication to quality and community job creation.

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