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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.
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CommCup off with a bang
The highly anticipated opening round of the Helderberg Rugby CommCup got underway on Sunday (28 September) with a blockbuster set of fixtures that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
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Snake season upon us again
With the arrival of Spring and warmer weather, residents of the Helderberg are being reminded to be on the lookout for an increase in snake activity.
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PHOTOS: CSV Construction hosts annual Build a Dream 2025 Soccer Day
The second annual Build a Dream Soccer Day, held at Gordon’s Bay Primary School on Saturday (20 September), was a resounding success.
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Much-loved Somerset West Methodist Primary School principal dies
The Somerset West Methodist Primary School community is mourning following the passing of its principal, Trevor de Waal on Friday 19 September. The 58-year-old lost his battle with cancer, leaving a legacy of dedication and service to the school.
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Locals roll up sleeves to mark International Coastal Clean-Up Day
The Helderberg community came out in force on Saturday (20 September) to participate in International Coastal Clean-Up Day 2025, an event that brought together more than 300 volunteers from local schools, businesses and community organisations. The initiative, led by the…
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All aboard: open day at naval college
Hundreds of people swarmed the Old Harbour in Gordon’s Bay on Saturday 13 September when the South African Naval College was a hive of activity as it opened its gates to the public for a day of family-friendly attractions and…