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Community
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Your curated guide to Helderberg happenings
Community events this week include a drug dependency meeting in Strand and a talk on Islam in the Helderberg in Somerset West.
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Take a swing for funds to help the Helderberg’s elderly
The HSFA Annual Golf Day invites businesses and residents to sponsor, play and donate to support elderly care across the Helderberg.
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Milestone birthday marked
Ruwyda Brinkhuis celebrated her 60th birthday at her home in 8th Street, Strand on Saturday 18 April.
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Helderberg happenings: The best of what’s on near you
From spiritual talks and craft markets to seabird conservation and a Nataniël concert, the Helderberg has a packed events calendar this May.
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Health expo in Somerset West
Helderberg High School was buzzing on Sunday 19 April as local residents gathered for the Somerset West Community Health Expo, organised by Silverleaf Ministries and Be Free Lifestyle.
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Your curated guide to what’s on in and around the Helderberg
Somerset West and Helderberg areas host diverse events from book launches and craft markets to fitness competitions and live music.
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‘Anything That Floats’ makes a splash for NSRI
The old harbour in Gordon’s Bay was transformed into a race circuit on Saturday 18 April, as nine teams took to the water for the 2026 edition of the Anything That Floats challenge.
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Weekly diary | Weeklikse dagboek
Helderberg events mid-April to early May: theatre (18-23), book launch (23), craft market (25), Beach Battle (26), False Bay 10km (2 May).
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Gordon’s Bay Yacht Club to host ‘Anything That Floats’ fundraiser for NSRI
The Gordon’s Bay Yacht Club will host its annual Anything That Floats fundraising race this Saturday (18 April), with all proceeds benefiting the National Sea Rescue Institute’s (NSRI) Station 9 in Gordon’s Bay.
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Hop, hop, hooray!
Calitz Property Management & Real Estate hosted Easter egg hunt at Dam Park, Strand on Saturday 28 March with family activities.