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Strand author and her hamster co-author debut whimsical children’s book
Denise Letts, a retired teacher now settled in the Helderberg, recently published her first book, Nice and Smouzie, a warm, imaginative story told through the eyes of her tiny and very expressive co-creator, Skuttle Nut, a mischievous little dwarf hamster.
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Never too old to learn: Security veterans share secret to success
In an era when many young people feel the weight of an uncertain future, two veterans of the security industry are proving that success isn’t handed out – it’s earned through grit, savings and a textbook in hand.
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Hook, line, and ambition: The rising tide of Joshua van Zyl
While most 15-year-olds spend their weekends staring at a screen Joshua van Zyl will usually be found hauling gear across 6 km of rugged coastline.
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Somerset West resident publishes empowering children’s book
Somerset West author Lizette Matthews publishes “Coily’s Hair Adventure”, a children’s book promoting natural hair acceptance and self-esteem.
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Quack the code to chemical-free gardening
If you’ve recently visited Faircape Life Bridgewater in Somerset West, you may have spotted a few enthusiastic garden assistants waddling between the flowerbeds. Instead of uniforms and timesheets, these assistants have feathers and focus.
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Somerset West chef’s At My Table success story
Somerset West chef Mariette van den Berg, who founded At My Table cooking workshops, shares her International Women’s Day story of overcoming gender barriers in the male-dominated culinary industry to build a successful business rooted in respect and emotional intelligence.
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The Helderberg’s Springbok star signs likeness at local tavern
Local artist Dennis Woest celebrated a milestone moment when Springbok Willie le Roux signed his portrait at Old Bridge Tavern in Somerset West, adding to Woest’s ambitious collection of Rugby World Cup-winning legends’ oil paintings.
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Local lass running 100km today for Bizweni children
Helderberg local Jade Morris was already several kilometres into a grueling 100km journey as soon as the sun rose early on Monday morning (2 March) as the 27-year-old began her mission to raise vital funds and awareness for the Bizweni…
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Te Rollers blazed their meat trail
Brothers Hendrik (76) and Luigi (75) te Roller have retired after seven decades in South Africa’s meat trade, closing their family butchery business that began when their Dutch father Willem Anné arrived in 1945 and grew into a major operation…
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NSRI Offers Free Survival Swimming in Strand
Every Saturday afternoon, the Strand Municipal Swimming Pool transforms into a classroom that teaches children – and adults – how to swim and be water safe. Since October last year, […]