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SOCIALS | Hitting the mark
Helderberg Pool Union hosted their open day on Saturday 25 January, attracting a large group of regular and new faces to their venue at Sink & Drink in George Street, Strand.
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LETTER || No concern for the safety, security of tax-payers in the Helderberg
Residents in the Helderberg are scratching their heads as to what has happened to the once, relatively, peaceful life they have lived here.
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A ‘back to nature’ school opens in Somerset West
The Honeybush Collective, a new cottage-style school registered with the WCED, opened in Somerset West on Tuesday 21 January and was founded through the collaboration of Lindy Laros and Fran Denton, both qualified teachers with a deep passion for edu
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SCHOOLS || Ruling the day
For the second consecutive week, Gordon’s Bay police, in collaboration with community organisations, distributed rulers to local learners. Last Wednesday (22 January), the initiative reached Temperance Town Primary School.
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Donations for a lasting difference
The Libra Trust, a project founded by Peter Peterson in memory of his daughter, Tracey Agram, has once again provided essential school supplies to dozens of underprivileged children.
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Inferno guts homes in Strand again
Another fire in Strand displaced 32 residents after it ripped through an informal settlement in Lwandle on Monday (27 January).
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CLUB CRICKET ROUND-UP || Strand edge out rivals
Strand Cricket Club narrowly defeated Helderberg CC in a thrilling First Division D derby encounter, complete with a nail-biting finish, played at Helderzicht Sports Grounds on Saturday 25 January.
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Bonanza for art lovers
Art will take centre stage when Cape Town and Stellenbosch host two major art events in February.
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COLUMN || Finding grace for racist strangers
I’ve always wondered what I would do if it happened to me. How I would respond if confronted with racism? Would I stand my ground or let my anger explode, as it did when I finally stood up to my…










