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KwikSpar Goede Hoop vier 25 jaar as Strand-gemeenskapsbaken!
Die Doyle-gesin vier 25 jaar as eienaars van KwikSpar Goede Hoop in Strand, ‘n geliefde gemeenskapsbaken wat daagliks terugbetaal aan dié wat dit gebou het.
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Gordon’s Bay entrepreneur launches AI customer assistant
Gordon’s Bay entrepreneur Alistair Sim has launched Amafundi, an AI customer interaction assistant designed to help local businesses respond faster
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Somerset West innovator clinches top SA entrepreneurship award
Somerset West entrepreneur Carl van Blerk won the 2026 IMM Entrepreneur of the Year Award for his food-security brands Food Sock Meals and Heartfelt Foods.
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First drive-thru opened in Grabouw
The TradeOn Group opened Grabouw’s first drive-thru restaurant at KFC on 8 May, boosting convenience and local job creation.
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Suzuki Across launch drives sales success at Helderberg dealership
Suzuki Helderberg achieves 98% customer satisfaction and 30% above sales targets with new Across model already having 12-car waiting list.
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Somerset West women pioneers automotive training hub
Somerset Mechanical Centre launches Western Cape’s first workshop-based mechanic training for rural youth, addressing SA’s skills shortage crisis.
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Avontuur Estate unveils stunning new wine tasting venue
Avontuur Estate launches new Cellar Door with Table Mountain views on Stellenbosch Wine Route between Stellenbosch and Somerset West.
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Agrimark hosts Supplier Awards at Somerset West estate
Agrimark recognises 39 supplier partners at Somerset West awards ceremony, with PPC Cement and Zibo Containers claiming top honours.
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New Somerset West development sees record-breaking launch
Pam Golding Properties achieved record launch-day sales totaling R618.5 million by selling 124 luxury apartments and a R25 million penthouse at “The Charles” development in Somerset West, positioned within the prestigious Lord Charles Hotel grounds.
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Double national win for Rola Toyota Somerset West
Rola Toyota Somerset West dominated Toyota South Africa’s annual Dealer of the Year awards on 6 March, winning the prestigious 2025 Toyota Dealer of the Year Award, President’s Award (Large Category), and multiple other accolades under dealer principal Andries de…