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Boland Pink Walk celebrates landmark 21st anniversary
For 21 remarkable years the Boland Pink Walk – Walk for Cancer – has stood as a beacon of hope, unity and compassion in the local community. What began as […]
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Scarlett’s ‘Cookies 4 Joy’ delivers 5 000 smiles
The festive season was made significantly sweeter for many seniors in the Helderberg, thanks to a heartwarming initiative led by local beauty queen, Scarlett van der Merwe. The Cookies 4 Joy drive, launched by the 12-year-old, saw young talent network…
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Weekly diary | Weeklikse dagboek
Somerset West and surrounding areas offer diverse community activities from Saturday 31 January to 21 February, including craft markets, karaoke nights, charity book sales, senior club meetings, spiritual gatherings, art exhibitions, and painting workshops catering to all ages and interests.
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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.