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Saddle up for MTB ride
The De Hoop Vlei MTB Experience, running from 13-15 June at De Hoop Nature Reserve, offers mountain bikers a comprehensive weekend adventure featuring challenging technical routes through stunning natural landscapes, complemented by luxury amenities including meals, wine tastings, and accommodation…
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Lwandle police effect several liquor licence, firearms arrests
Police in the Lwandle precinct arrested multiple suspects during law enforcement operations, including individuals charged with dealing in liquor without a license, possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition, and a wanted suspect for attempted murder, all of whom will appear…
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Omgee dryf kerk se geldinsameling
Die omgeegemeente van die NG kerk in Somerset-Wes het Saterdag (24 Mei) ‘n herfsmark gehou om geld vir algemene instandhouding in te samel.
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From sea to stage
Jess Kavonic, a remarkable adventurer and climate change expert, will speak at the University of the Third Age (U3A) meeting on Wednesday (4 June).
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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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Acclaimed ‘Curl Up & Dye’ is back
The acclaimed apartheid-era play “Curl up & Dye” by Sue Pam-Grant and DJ Grant will be performed at The Playhouse Theatre in Somerset West from 11-21 June, with tickets ranging from R100-R140 available via Webtickets.
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Vuurwarm vermaak op verhoog
Die komedie “Rondomtalie” is een van verskeie produksies wat in Junie by die Drama Factory opgevoer word.
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Call for community to contribute to netball player’s Dubai dream
Talented Nomzamo netball player Alwaba Mapasa (17) earned selection for an international tournament in Dubai, but needs funding as her mother sells scones and seeks community support to make her sporting dream possible.
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Local ‘pushing limits’
Somerset West resident Wilmarie Kriel, a 36-year-old administrative manager and content creator, has advanced to the semi-finals of the Mrs South Africa 2025 competition—a platform focused not on beauty alone but on personal development and community impact—where she will join…
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Apply to save lives
The City of Cape Town has opened applications for seasonal lifeguard positions (running until June 9) with assessments scheduled for July and August, offering pre-assessment training opportunities at various swimming pools where candidates must meet specific qualifications including lifeguarding certifications,…
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