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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…
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Weeklikse dagboek | Weekly diary
A curated guide of March events across Strand and Somerset West includes romance author discussions, Sting tribute concerts, religious gatherings, community meetings, and craft markets, offering something for every interest…
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Helderberg Society for the Aged Robari: Luxury retirement living
The new Robari Assisted Living Life Rights units at Helderberg Society of the Aged (HSFA) offer independent living with comprehensive care services including daily meals, housekeeping and medication management, with…
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Six amputees saddle up for Epic ride
Somerset West artist and amputee athlete Rentia Retief is one of six riders participating in Össur South Africa’s “What’s Your Epic?” campaign, preparing for the 692km Absa Cape Epic mountain…