Want to comment on posts, engage with fellow readers, and submit stories, letters, feedback and more?
News
-
Rains escalate Strand sewer saga
The rains over the Helderberg bring with them the familiar sight of sinkholes and overflowing sewers, as the crumbling state of the Trappies sewer pipeline continues to be an ongoing issue – particularly in Strand North.
-
Hiking trail closures ‘unjustified’
The closure of a significant number of hiking trails, including iconic routes rich in history along the Hottentots-Holland Mountain range and immediate surrounds, is a baffling exercise that is increasingly frustrating hikers, mountaineers, members o
-
A special ‘thank you’ to Pink Walk supporters
The Boland Islamic Council Women’s League (BICWL) hosted a reception to show their gratitude and appreciation to all sponsors, volunteers and supporters of the successful Pink Walk held early in March.
-
Vikings place second in veterans’ league
The Helderberg Vikings Veterans cricket team celebrated finishing as runners-up in the Boland Veterans’ Association’s inaugural T20 Franchise League.
-
Singh Yadavs do it again!
The Singh Yadav siblings have yet again performed exceptionally well in the Western Province Kickboxing Championships, held in Hermanus on Friday 24 and Saturday 25 March.
-
SWCC women’s premier league champions
Somerset West Cricket Club (SWCC) has won the women’s premier league (WPL) title for 2022-’23 and will share the cup with University of Western Cape (UWC) women after the final was washed out on Tuesday 21 March.
-
Lasiti visits Solly’s Town
Ward 86 proportional representative (PR) councillor Unathi Lasiti visited the informal settlement Solly’s Town in Nomzamo to inspect sewerage and canal-overflow issues, where he assured residents a plan had been initiated by relevant officials to ensure the cleaning of the…
-
Rains escalate Strand sewer saga
The rains over the Helderberg bring with them the familiar sight of sinkholes and overflowing sewers, as the crumbling state of the Trappies sewer pipeline continues to be an ongoing issue – particularly in Strand North.
-
Hiking trail closures ‘unjustified’
The closure of a significant number of hiking trails, including iconic routes rich in history along the Hottentots-Holland Mountain range and immediate surrounds, is a baffling exercise that is increasingly frustrating hikers, mountaineers, members o
-
LNOC celebrates its social workers
The Local Network of Care (LNOC) celebrated National Social Work Month (March) by recognising and celebrating all social-work practitioners for their contribution to the profession, serving individuals, families, communities and the wider society.








