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Photos | Celebrating care for the elderly
Local social worker Yolanda Coetzee-Swanepoel led a collaborative International Day of Older Persons celebration at Huis Jan Swart and Huis Soeterus old age homes on Wednesday 1 October, bringing together ACVV Strand, Somerset West Department of Social Development, Strand Patrol,…
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Photos | Sir Lowry’s Pass drive transforms lives with shoes of hope
Local NPOs Uyanda Foundation and Academy Centre partnered with Samaritan’s Feet SA to distribute “Shoes of Hope” to over 1 000 children at Sir Lowry’s Pass Primary School, promoting health and education while bringing joy to the village community.
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Strand rugby star needs community help to tackle Spanish dream tour
Seventeen-year-old Juan Jansen van Vuuren, a Strand local and talented rugby player attending Hoërskool Drostdy in Worcester, has earned a spot in the prestigious Southern Legions rugby team for an exciting tour to Spain.
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PHOTOS: Cansa Relay for Life Helderberg event a success
The annual Cansa Relay for Life Helderberg was once again a powerful display of community solidarity, with 43 teams uniting for the overnight walk held at Hendrik Louw Primary School in Strand on Saturday 11 October.
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Kid-safe figures honoured
The Victoria Park Neighbourhood Watch (VPNHW) hosted its seventh Kids Safety Training and Annual Awards ceremony at Exeter Park in Victoria Park, Somerset West, on Saturday 11 October.
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Ingrid Jonker-gedenkteken herstel
Die Ingrid Jonker-gedenkteken by Gordonsbaai-strand is deur die plaaslike inwoners en Afriforum-Helderberg-lede Hanli Stander en Nellie Meyer gedurende Erfenismaand herstel.
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Helderberg’s new rugby jewel unites
The Helderberg Community Rugby Cup (CommCup) wrapped up with a thrilling finals day on Saturday (4 October), which delivered top-tier action and community spirit in abundance.
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PHOTOS: New frontline against crime
The fight for safer streets received a major reinforcement when the City of Cape Town officially launched its hard-hitting community safety expansion in the Helderberg, deploying a crucial contingent of new Neighbourhood Safety Officers (NSOs).
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HHCC’S junior cricketers proliferate
Hottentots Holland Cricket Club (HHCC) launched its junior cricket-development programme at Abattoir Sportsgrounds in Strand on Heritage Day (Wednesday 24 September), welcoming a record number of young participants.
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Village spirit at potjie cook
The Gordon’s Bay Business Association hosted a spirited Potjiekos Competition at the Old Cape Mall, bringing residents together in a true celebration of local flavour on Saturday 30 August.