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Classic tale on the local stage
Experience the powerful story of Fiela se Kind brought to life at The Playhouse Theatre in Somerset West this April.
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Weekly diary | Weeklikse dagboek
Looking for something to do? Before planning your schedule, check out the weekly diary for what’s on in and around the Helderberg.
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Petting club calls for kids
The non-profit organisation Cat Heaven Rescue Cat Café in Somerset West has launched a Paw Buddy Club, an innovative programme designed to give children a unique opportunity to learn about, interact with, and care for cats in a safe and…
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‘n Tawwe tienie duisend op wiele
Ilse Haward, ‘n tawwe 69-jarige eiendomsprinsipaal wat ses takke landwyd bestuur en ‘n beroerte en die dood van haar seun oorleef het, bly ‘n aktiewe en invloedryke figuur in die eiendomsbedryf.
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Natuurlik mooi!
“Dappat se Gat, Kogelbaai, in kristal gekleur,” skryf kranige amateurfotograaf Cobus Germishuys.
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Canal getting worse, no-one does anything
The online article “Soet River canal: ‘Swarms’ spark health concerns” refers. I’m compelled to share my ongoing concerns as a resident adjacent to the Soet River canal.
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Back to Basics: Lifestyle choices influence risk of colon cancer
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month highlights the concerning rise of this cancer in younger populations, particularly Black men in South Africa, linked to Western dietary habits and lifestyle factors, while emphasising the protective role of plant-rich diets, exercise, and screening.
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Help to return a passport
A Sir Lowry’s Pass resident is calling on the basin to help him return a passport book. The book belongs to 32-year-old Swizz international, Marvin Le Roy Bolletter. The local […]
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Polisieveteraan sterf
Die Strand-gemeenskap rouw oor kapt. Josias Johannes Welkom, wat op 22 Maart op 58-jarige ouderdom oorlede is. Hy was ‘n toegewyde polisiebeampte met ‘n 37-jarige loopbaan. Sy dogters herinner hom as ‘n streng maar liefdevolle pa, wat bekend gestaan het…
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