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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.
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Making AI accessible for over 60s
While the world of artificial intelligence (AI) has been dominated by high-profile corporate conferences and tech jargon, a Helderberg resident is taking a different approach, focusing on a group often left behind: senior citizens.
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‘First fix sewage issues’ – Somerset West Residents object to Geelsloot upgrade
A petition by residents of the Helderberg district has brought to light a growing conflict with the City of Cape Town over a proposed flood-alleviation project in the Geelsloot catchment area, citing environmental degradation. According to the City, the project…
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Songbird hopes to share messages
Gospel singer and songwriter Ronelle Joseph is preparing to take her career to the next level with the launch of her debut album at the Somerset West Town Hall.
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Fashion show empowers local moms
A recent collaboration between the Lord Charles Ladies Social and Business Network and the Strong Schools Community Collaborative (SSCC) transformed a fashion event into a powerful initiative for community upliftment last Wednesday (30 July).
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Macassar teen’s trip to Spain a dream come true
Promising young football talent, who currently plays for Eagles Academy, spent an unforgettable time honing his skills and experiencing the pinnacle of international youth football, a journey made possible through the efforts of Eagles Academy, Sim Tours, and a supportive…
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Botswana crowned Africa’s best safari destination for fourth time
Botswana has once again claimed the coveted title of Africa’s premier safari destination
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Net mens: Karlien van Jaarsveld gesels oor liefde, verlies en geloof
Karlien van Jaarsveld het dit beslis nie altyd maklik gehad nie, maar geen terugslag het haar nog verhoed om keer op keer op te staan en sterker aan die ander […]