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The wildfire that swept through the Helderberg Nature Reserve in June burnt much of the fynbos, but the fire’s devastation was also a catalyst for rejuvenation – both of the fynbos and of the reserve’s various trails.

Helderbergers are implored to place their hearts in their pockets to rally support for a Somerset West teen who will put her passion for endurance running to the test and lace-up for a worthy cause.

Helderbergers are implored to place their hearts in their pockets to rally support for a Somerset West teen who will put her passion for endurance running to the test and lace-up for a worthy cause.

Determination and hard work paid off for police officers from the Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) when they arrested and charged two suspects with possession of unlicenced firearms and ammunition.

Determination and hard work paid off for police officers from the Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) when they arrested and charged two suspects with possession of unlicenced firearms and ammunition.

Four suspects who were arrested after the murder of a police officer in Lwandle last month appeared in Strand Magistrates’ Court for their formal bail application yesterday (Tuesday 10 January).

Four suspects who were arrested after the murder of a police officer in Lwandle last month appeared in Strand Magistrates’ Court for their formal bail application yesterday (Tuesday 10 January).

Strand Beach was bustling as local beachgoers, residents and safety representatives were engaged by Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis during a visit last Friday (6 January).

Strand Beach was bustling as local beachgoers, residents and safety representatives were engaged by Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis during a visit last Friday (6 January).

An apparent shortage of public toilet facilities along Strand’s Beach Road over the festive period has irked many locals, who claim beachgoers have been doing “their business” in full view of others on the dunes and behind shrubs.