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Gordon’s Bay resident Emily Christian celebrates 100th birthday
Gordon’s Bay centenarian Emily Christian celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends at her home on Tuesday 6 October.
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Court greenlights government action over Knofloskraal occupation
Western Cape High Court grants the DPWI authority to proceed with its court application over the occupation of Knoflokskraal.
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Richard’s Racers fun run raises funds for Helderberg Hospice
Siblings Liam McCulley and Kayla Peacocke revived Richard’s Racers in memory of their father, raising funds for Helderberg Hospice through a community fun run.
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SASSA moves November 2026 grant payments forward for local elections
Social grant recipients will receive November 2026 payments earlier than usual to prevent disruption during the local government elections.
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Explore beautiful gardens while supporting Helderberg Hospice
The Helderberg Hospice Open Gardens returns from 23 to 25 October, inviting the community to enjoy beautiful gardens while supporting palliative care.
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Helderberg Hospice welcomes new chair as Julian Weil steps down
After 36 years on the board, including several as chairperson, Julian Weil has stepped down, with Lyndi Labuschagne succeeding him at Helderberg Hospice.
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Lwandle prayer session to support matric learners ahead of exams
A community prayer session will be held on Monday 12 October to provide spiritual support for Lwandle’s class of 2026 as final examinations approach.
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Young Somerset West woman helps deliver baby on CBD street
A Somerset West woman’s quick thinking helped deliver a baby on a busy CBD street after an expectant mother suddenly went into labour.
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Brave shaves, bold colours at Somerset West cancer fundraiser
Mediclinic Vergelegen hosted a spray-and-shave-a-thon in support of Breast Cancer Month, with all proceeds going to the CANSA.
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Celebrating grandparents at Sencit
The Methodist Home for the Aged, Sencit Resthaven in Strand, hosted around 100 residents and family members for a special celebratory lunch and social afternoon in honour of Grandparents Sunday on 4 October.