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Van brande na baba’s: Strand-brandweer verwelkom klein Cleo!
Brandweerman Emmanuel Ramjoo van Strand-brandweerstasie het Maandagoggend suksesvol gehelp met die noodgeboorte van Zoë Marias se dogtertjie Cleo nadat sy tydens kraam by die stasie aangekom het.
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Give your books a chapter of purpose
DistrictMail & Helderberg Gazette is collecting gently used books to build a library for elderly residents at Sencit Resthaven in Rusthof as part of CSV Construction’s Legacy Day project.
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Weeklikse dagboek | Weekly diary
A curated guide of March events across Strand and Somerset West includes romance author discussions, Sting tribute concerts, religious gatherings, community meetings, and craft markets, offering something for every interest in the Helderberg area.
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Public input sought for proposed Somerset West school
Somerset West residents have until Friday 3 April, to submit comments on the proposed new high school planned for Steynsrust Road in Heldervue as part of the environmental approval process required before the 1 120-student facility can be built.
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Smiling Child NPO secures futures for Strand youth
Following a year of intensive foundational preparation, Strand-based NPO Smiling Child has reached a major milestone in its mission to break the cycle of poverty through education. As the 2026 academic year commenced, the organisation has successfully transitioned the majority…
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Local lass running 100km today for Bizweni children
Helderberg local Jade Morris was already several kilometres into a grueling 100km journey as soon as the sun rose early on Monday morning (2 March) as the 27-year-old began her mission to raise vital funds and awareness for the Bizweni…
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Leave a legacy for Hospice
Helderberg Hospice encourages supporters to include the organization in their wills as a tax-exempt bequest that is exempt from Estate Duty and will provide vital funding for patient care, with the option to add a simple codicil to existing wills.
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All hands on deck at Sencit Resthaven
CSV Construction’s annual Legacy Day on Saturday 28 March brings together local businesses and DistrictMail & Helderberg Gazette volunteers to support Sencit Resthaven Home for the Aged in Strand with donations, renovations, and a small library as the facility celebrates…
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Weeklikse dagboek | Weekly diary
The community diary features diverse events from Thursday 26 February to Wednesday 11 March, including Sunset Books’ senior activities and romance authors’ talk in Strand, classical music at Stellenbosch’s Endler Hall, Somerset West’s craft market and Everest Base Camp adventure…
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Thanksgiving for every step taken
The Boland Islamic Council Women’s League (BICWL) hosted a thanksgiving event to show appreciation and gratitude to all the organisations, teams, volunteers, individuals and businesses who supported their very successful Pink Walk for Cancer