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‘Cream of the crop’ among Somerset West farmer’s markets
The Helderberg Farmer’s Market brings together local vendors every Wednesday, offering fresh produce and preservative-free products.
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First rainfall causes flooding in Lwandle
The first significant autumn rains arrived with force over the weekend, delivering an estimated 50mm to 60mm of rainfall across the Helderberg basin between Friday and Tuesday morning .
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Somerset West women pioneers automotive training hub
Somerset Mechanical Centre launches Western Cape’s first workshop-based mechanic training for rural youth, addressing SA’s skills shortage crisis.
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Agrimark hosts Supplier Awards at Somerset West estate
Agrimark recognises 39 supplier partners at Somerset West awards ceremony, with PPC Cement and Zibo Containers claiming top honours.
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Dredging causing a stink as canal debris dumped and left to rot
Residents in Somerset West and Strand have raised the alarm over the “hazardous” aftermath of canal-dredging operations in their neighbourhoods. While the projects were intended to mitigate flooding, locals claim the remaining piles of rotting vegetation and silt have turned…
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Road closures in place for 2026 False Bay 50 road run
The Strand Athletics Club advises of partial road closures along the R44 to accommodate the Balwin Properties False Bay 50, taking place on Saturday 2 May.
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‘Anything That Floats’ makes a splash for NSRI
The old harbour in Gordon’s Bay was transformed into a race circuit on Saturday 18 April, as nine teams took to the water for the 2026 edition of the Anything That Floats challenge.
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Strand-murder suspect appears: Adlai Meyer case postponed to June 5
Adlai Meyer’s murder accused Donvito Kroutz (23) appears in Strand Magistrates’ Court. Case postponed to June 5, suspect remanded in custody.
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Mall ‘killers’ in the dock over Gordon’s Bay triple murder
Eleven suspects face murder charges over the January shooting deaths of three men in Gordon’s Bay Mall’s parking lot, with five seeking bail.
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Verlies só bekyk: Strand-regisseur bring rou verhaal na fees
Strand-regisseur Tiffani Kayler Dlamini bring Uitgedraai, ‘n rou verhaal oor verlies en desperaatheid, na die Suidoosterfees op 1 en 3 Mei.
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