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Toy boost for relaunch
The Milkwood Toy Library & Academy reopened in Somerset West on Monday April 14, after relocating from Gordon’s Bay and Gants Centre. The toy library’s founder, Lize Marais, welcomed Canadian Christelle van Eeden, who donated over 3 000 toys. The…
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Businesses join forces for CSV’s Legacy Day
CSV Construction hosted an outreach event, entitled “Legacy Day: Hearts in Service, Hands in Action”, at the Goeie Hoop Child and Youth Care Centre in Gordon’s Bay on Saturday 12 April.
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Solidariteit Helpende Hand reik uit op Wêreld Outismedag
Die Helderberg-tak van Solidariteit Helpende Hand het Wêreld-outismedag (Woensdag 2 April) herdenk deur ‘n bederfdag by die Aanhou-Wen-sentrum in Somerset-Wes aan te bied.
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Ooskus baits Somerset West CBD
A new fisheries is making waves on Main Road, bringing a familiar taste of the ocean to Somerset West.
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Hunting for sweet delight
Calitz Property Management hosted an Easter egg hunt at Dam Park in Strand on Saturday 12 April. The fun event attracted dozens of families.
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Climate depicted
Two Helderberg artists, Mmatumisang Motsisi and Tiffani Kayler Dlamini, are featured in the “And yet we imagine” exhibition in Cape Town, showcasing eco-focused artwork that explores human-flora relationships, aimed at raising climate change awareness through creative expression.
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Tourist from Cape Town missing in Northern Cape national park
A 66-year-old male tourist from Cape Town is missing in Augrabies Falls National Park after failing to return from a hike. Search efforts are ongoing.
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‘Bom-squad’ huldig Sir Lowry’s Pass-rugbyhelde
Sir Lowry’s Pass se Brotherhood of Men, oftewel die “Bom-squad”, het die afgelope Saterdag (5 April) weer eens bymekaargekom. Dié keer was die doel om erkenning te gee aan plaaslike legendariese en voormalige spelers wat ‘n beduidende invloed op die…
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Supporting compassionate care
Local families flocked to the vibrant Autumn Market Day hosted by Helderberg Hospice, creating a lively community atmosphere while generously supporting the fundraising initiative for the organisation’s award-winning palliative care services in the Helderberg.