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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 kant uit te kom nie. In die eerste episode van…
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Springboks dream comes true for Congolese refugee Vincent Tshituka
The remarkable rise of flanker Vincent Tshituka from a child refugee to the Springboks Test team will be completed on Saturday when he faces Italy in Pretoria. He fled to South Africa from the Democratic Republic of Congo with his…
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Wêreldbeker 1995: Die dag toe die land stilgestaan het
Dit was gister, Dinsdag 24 Junie, presies 30 jaar gelede dat Suid-Afrika vir die eerste keer die Wêreldbeker-rugbytoernooi op Ellispark in Johannesburg gewen het. Verskeie van vandag se Springbokke was in daardie stadium nog nie eens gebore nie. Om ‘n…
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Stellenbosse professor hardloop om kinderlewens te red
Prof. Pierre Goussard sal op 5 Julie aantree vir een van die wêreld se mees uitdagende drafroetes, die Gornergrat Zermatt-marathon in Switserland. Dié roete van 45km klim meedoënloos opwaarts deur die Switserse Alpe en eindig op ʼn hoogte van bykans…