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The lady lives to tell her story of survival
Patricia “Pat” van Wyk, a Gordon’s Bay resident, has celebrated 25 years of living life to the fullest with just one lung. After a health journey that’s no less than remarkable, the 59-year-old is determined to inspire others to find…
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Strand abuzz with exciting Hot Summer of Touch action
The Hot Summer of Touch eased the weekend off in Kleinmond on Saturday 14 December and ended it with a bang in Strand on Monday 16 December.
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Clampdown on local spaza shops
Three undocumented persons were arrested and a total of R21 000 worth of fines were issued during inspections of spaza shops and a wholesaler in Strand on Tuesday 10 and Thursday 12 December.
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New ministry for youth
Citadel Ministries International, a new faith-based organisation in the community of Broadlands in Strand, is dedicated to offering hope and support to children and youth.
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Voertuig deur vlamme verswelg
’n Voertuig was vroeg verlede Woensdagoggend (4 Desember) in Patrys-straat, Broadlandspark, in vlamme gehul. Die voorval, wat omstreeks 04:30 plaasgevind het, het die gemeenskap onrustig gelaat.
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Vergelegen biodiversity tops
Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West has garnered international recognition for its sustainability efforts, emerging victorious in the prestigious Amorim Biodiversity Awards.
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IN MEMORIAM: A sporting legend dies
A sombre mood has enveloped the Strand sporting community following the untimely passing of Vincent Daniels, who was a community activist most well-known for his role as president of Sports Against Crime South Africa.
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BACK TO BASICS: The good news about diabetes
November was International Diabetes Awareness Month. Much was written about the condition in the media. We need to be reminded of its devastation, as the incidence is rising worldwide and even faster in South Africa.
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Consistent blood-sugar monitoring only way to stay in control of SA’s second-leading cause of death
In significance of World Diabetes Day on Thursday 14 November, a review of data by the City of Cape Town’s Health Department, shows a decline in the number of clients screened and a slight increase in new cases. Considering the…
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Get into the spirit of recycling this festive season
The festive season can be surprisingly heavy on waste, but you could make a difference this December by getting into the recycling spirit.










