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Somerset West waste warrior wins!
Somerset West environmental enterprise Circular Homes, founded by Natashia de Wet, won top three recognition in Voelgoed’s Inspirasievrou 2025 awards for their innovative bokashi fermentation system that has diverted over 200 tons of food waste from landfills, including a seven-year…
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Somerset West grandpa’s special delivery
A 69-year-old Somerset West grandfather named Mark Pennells became a TikTok sensation after his video dressed as “Mr Sixty60” in a complete Checkers delivery outfit garnered nearly 100 000 views, inspiring him to encourage others his age to embrace new…
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Scarlett dominates on a national stage
Twelve-year-old Scarlett van der Merwe has achieved what many seasoned models can only dream of – claiming four pageant titles in a single day. Competing in the Miss Teen SA 2025 event hosted by Pageants SA in Johannesburg on Monday…
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Pastor’s new book offers hope to end generational negativity
For Pastor Philip Adewumi breaking negative cycles is a life mission that has given rise to a powerful new book, Break that Cycle.
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Advertorial: Salt Day Spa in Gordon’s Bay for serenity with opulence
Celebrating its first anniversary, this unique lifestyle spa concept, which offers a truly luxurious experience, has special offers designed to pay tribute to its loyal client base and to welcome newcomers.
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Onnie ondanks oë
Die 25-jarige Veronique de Koeker van Macassar het in die skadu van ‘n pynlike, kroniese oogtoestand ‘n merkwaardige akademiese mylpaal bereik deur vroeër vandeesmaand met ‘n Baccalaureus in Onderwys (B.Ed.) grondslagfase-graad met ‘n indrukwekkende ses onderskeidings te gradueer.
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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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Concerns over stormwater upgrade at John Rumble Park, Somerset West
The municipality’s Catchment, Stormwater and River Management Branch (CSRM) is advancing plans to upgrade stormwater infrastructure in the Geelsloot catchment, a sub-area of the larger Lourens River catchment in the Helderberg district.
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Somerset West surf sisters riding waves
Two Somerset West sisters, Nina and Kayla Bone, are making a name for themselves in the local surfing community after impressive second and third-place finishes, respectively, at the recent Sea Harvest Cape Crown competition in Kommetjie.
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Lulu Girls sparkle in debut season
The St George’s RFC women’s team has made an extraordinary impact in its debut season, reaching the quarter-finals of the challenging Western Province Rugby Football Union (WPRFU) Women’s Super League A.