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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, […]
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History beyond the textbooks: Helderberg youth to research local “Grassroots Heroes”
The Helderberg Residents Concern Group, in collaboration with the Helderberg Youth Academy, has announced a comprehensive research project aimed at documenting the history of local sports clubs and the pivotal roles played by administrators and athletes during the apartheid era.
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Helderberg icon Doreen Wright Celebrates 94 Years
This local legend celebrated her 94th birthday on Sunday (25 January), marking nearly a century of activism, education, and an unwavering commitment to the youth of the local community.
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Rising star Gia Schiedekat dances toward global stage dream
Eleven-year-old dancer Gia Schiedekat has qualified to represent South Africa at an international dance competition in Croatia this May and is seeking community support through crowdfunding to make this dream opportunity a reality.