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CNH Industrial launches major green initiative in Strand
CNH Industrial and its brand CASE Construction Equipment officially launched the CNH Beach Care Project in South Africa on Friday 5 December, bringing its global environmental stewardship initiative to Strand’s Main Beach, with a commitment to long-term education and coastline…
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New rugby history highlights those who ‘broke down the barriers in sport’
A powerful new book, South African Rugby: Untold Stories from a Divided Nation, seeks to correct the omissions of history by finally giving voice to the 45 former national non-racial rugby stars who sacrificed personal glory for principle under apartheid.
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From the streets to the classroom: Smiling Child NPO restores hope for local youth
A wave of real hope, real progress and real futures is sweeping through the lives of vulnerable children in the Strand community, thanks to the dedicated efforts of NPO Smiling Child.
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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.