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Sir Lowry’s Pass Library launches Cool Space initiative
Sir Lowry’s Pass Library has become Cape Town’s first Cool Spaces pilot facility, transforming into a life-saving refuge with indoor cooling, clean water, and shaded areas to protect vulnerable residents during extreme heat as part of the City of Cape…
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Lourens River clean-up celebrates life of Krynauw Serdyn
The banks of the Lourens River in Goedehoop, Strand, were transformed on Saturday 17 January as the community gathered not just to clear pollution, but to celebrate the enduring legacy of a young nature lover.
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Keeping Tracey’s legacy alive: 200 children receive new school shoes
At least 200 children received much needed school shoes during the first week of the 2026 academic year by the Libra Trust, a project spearheaded annually by Peter Petersen in memory of his daughter Tracey Agram.
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SLP’s united front with new collab
Community-led activism is taking hold in the heart of Sir Lowry’s Pass, where the newly formed Sir Lowry’s Pass Village Constructive Solutions Group (SLPVCSG) officially launched in December, signalling a united front against exploitation and a bold step toward sustainable…
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Luncheon brings festive joy on Christmas
The true spirit of the festive season was on full display at Sencit Resthaven Home for the Aged on Christmas Day (Thursday 25 December) as residents were treated to a heartwarming lunch and gift-giving celebration.
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Victoria Park Neighbourhood Watch spreads festive cheer
For the second consecutive year, the Victoria Park Neighbourhood Watch (VPNHW) in Somerset West has brought a wave of festive cheer and sweet relief to the learners and teachers of Gloria Botha School, hosting a special ice-cream outreach on Monday…
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Special treat for grans
The spirit of Christmas arrived early for 10 beloved local residents as the staff of Strand Clinic hosted their annual “Adopt a Grandma” Christmas Lunch campaign on Wednesday 10 December.
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CNH Industrial launches major green initiative in Strand
CNH Industrial and its brand CASE Construction Equipment officially launched the CNH Beach Care Project in South Africa on Friday 5 December, bringing its global environmental stewardship initiative to Strand’s Main Beach, with a commitment to long-term education and coastline…
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A day’s hike on Constantia Nek
Representatives of Building Bridges, a violence-prevention mentoring programme, successfully hosted a celebratory hike of Constantia Nek on Saturday 6 December, providing children from challenging communities with a day of education, physical activity and safe exploration.
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Somerset West police champion rosy cheer-up
Somerset West Police Station officers partnered with a local florist in October to distribute 1,000 donated roses to Helderberg Hospice and elderly care facilities during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, bringing joy and comfort to residents and patients in a heartwarming…