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UNIQ Clothing expands in Somerset West with Somerset Mall store
UNIQ Clothing by Checkers opens its second Somerset West store at Somerset Mall, offering shoppers premium basics and timeless designs across two locations.
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Strand KwikSpar vier 25 jaar – hulde aan stigter Manna Doyle
Strand KwikSpar vier sy 25ste jaar deur hulde te bring aan stigter Manna Doyle, ‘n seekaptein wie se vasberadenheid ‘n sakeimperium gebou het.
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New GBBA chair Arend Willemse aims to modernise local business
Arend Willemse, a local resident and entrepreneur, has officially stepped into the role of chairperson for the Gordon’s Bay Business Association (GBBA). Alongside his wife Alyona, who serves as deputy chairperson, Willemse is stepping up to lead the local business…
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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.