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Local kids’ incentive to read more books at Easy2learnkids
Easy2learnkids reading challenge in Strand sees learners completing 20 books to earn a spot on the Reading Wall and receive prizes.
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Thys Lombard death: Tributes pour in for well-known school rugby photographer
Tributes have poured in on social media for well-known school sports photographer Thys Lombard who allegedly died during a surfing competition on Friday.
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This South African river has a bacteria count off the charts: a natural filter is cleaning it for watering food gardens
Researchers in Franschhoek are using natural filtration systems to turn heavily polluted river water into a safe resource without chemicals.
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Mr Bubbles: Winemaker Pieter Ferreira to receive lifetime achievement award in London
Pieter Ferreira will receive the International Wine Challenge Lifetime Achievement Award on 7 September, becoming only the second South African honoured with the accolade.
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Helderberg contenders shine in 2026 Kfm Best of the Cape Awards
The Helderberg shines with 15 finalists across 30 categories in the 2026 Kfm Best of the Cape Awards, from restaurants and bakeries to breweries and markets.
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Ongoing infrastructure breakdown leaves Macassar area dry again
Residents across Kramat, Macassar Beach and Sandvlei faced yet another frustrating water outage on Monday (10 August), marking the latest setback in an ongoing infrastructure breakdown that sparked community protests and tyre burning late last week.
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What a catch at Katonkel Ronkel!
Strand resident Donavan Udemans made waves in the local kayak-fishing community after landing an incredible 101 cm snoek during the Katonkel Ronkel 2026 competition on Saturday 1 August.
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Somerset West CPF gets new leadership under Ellen Esau
Somerset West Community Policing Forum has new leadership after six months without an executive committee, with Ellen Esau as chairperson.
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Crime in brief || 12 August: Weekly roundup of crime around the Helderberg
Three suspects were arrested in Nomzamo and a 46-year-old in Somerset West for the illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.
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A cry from the heart: Metho Squirrels face All Blacks three decades later
When the young rugby players of Somerset West Methodist Primary School stepped onto the turf at DHL Stadium to perform their war cry in front of the touring New Zealand All Blacks on Friday 31 July, they were doing far…
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