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Talk on great white sharks at Helderberg Nature Reserve
Renowned shark researcher Alessandro de Maddalena will present a public lecture at the Helderberg Nature Reserve in Somerset West at 18:30 on Thursday 23 April.
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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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Somerset West estate’s annual photo contest goes monochrome
Vergelegen in Somerset West launches fourth annual photography contest for April-May 2026 with prizes and guided walks.
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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…
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Silkie chickens get five-star treatment
Pringle Bay resident Jozlyn Kitching creates magazine-worthy gourmet food presentations for her four silkie chickens, complete with elaborate plating that rivals professional food styling.
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Chronic kidney disease increases risk of cardiovascular death
Health experts marked World Kidney Day by warning that chronic kidney disease dramatically increases heart disease risk, with new treatments like SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists showing promise but…
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New artworks on display
Two beautiful art exhibitions are on display at Broadlands Manor 1711 and Café 1865, in Somerset West.
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Helderberg Photographic Society picture perfect after 72 years
The Helderberg Photographic Society in Somerset West is celebrating 72 years of fostering a creative, informal photography community that welcomes photographers of all levels through regular club evenings, outings, and…
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Intertwining birdlife, geology
Geologist and birder Nick Norman will present “The Woodpecker Mystery: The Inevitability of the Improbable” at Helderberg Nature Reserve Environmental Education Centre on Thursday 5 March.
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Explore Spier Light Art
Spier Light Art returns for its eighth edition from Friday 6 March to Monday 6 April, transforming the historic wine farm into a nocturnal contemporary art experience featuring 21 South…