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Pedestrian gunned down in broad daylight
A wave of shock and outrage has swept through the Somerset West community following the brutal murder of a 42-year-old Lesotho foreign national, who was shot multiple times on his way to work early on Monday morning (7 October) in…
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Burglaries on the increase
Police are urging homeowners in the seaside communities of Gordon’s Bay and Strand to be alert to an apparent increase in burglaries.
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Wanna be a Pirate?
The Helderberg Pirates baseball season starts this month (October) and practice sessions are held from 17:30 until 18:45 on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Radloff Park in Somerset West, with games on Saturdays.
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Pedestrian gunned down in broad daylight
A wave of shock and outrage has swept through the Somerset West community following the brutal murder of a 42-year-old Lesotho foreign national, who was shot multiple times on his way to work early on Monday morning (7 October) in…
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‘A history book with a difference’
A new self-published book on the history of Strand has shed light on the fascinating history of the coastal town, revealing a tapestry of stories that span centuries.
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Wanna be a Pirate?
The Helderberg Pirates baseball season starts this month (October) and practice sessions are held from 17:30 until 18:45 on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Radloff Park in Somerset West, with games on Saturdays.
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Water safety programme ‘resounding success’
Sea Safe NPO, a dedicated organisation committed to ocean and beach safety, recently hosted their annual “Sea and Beach Safety Programme” for a second year with the children of Sir Lowry’s Pass Primary School. The programme, aimed at empowering young…
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New book on Strand history explores the town’s rich heritage and firsts
A new self-published book on the history of Strand has shed light on the fascinating history of the coastal town, revealing a tapestry of stories that span centuries.
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New book on Strand history explores the town’s rich heritage and firsts
A new self-published book on the history of Strand has shed light on the fascinating history of the coastal town, revealing a tapestry of stories that span centuries.
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Outages in Helderberg Basin are still a regular occurrence
Power outages in the Helderberg Basin left residents furious as their Heritage Day was either interrupted or completely derailed. The inconveniences ranged from mild annoyance to near disastrous, as communities looked to Eskom for answers.







