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‘My hijab, my heritage, my home: Why I’m done apologising . . . ‘
We, the Cape Malay Muslim community of Strand, are not remnants of the past.
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Making AI accessible for over 60s
While the world of artificial intelligence (AI) has been dominated by high-profile corporate conferences and tech jargon, a Helderberg resident is taking a different approach, focusing on a group often left behind: senior citizens.
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Duwayne off to nationals – again!
Duwayne van Rooyen, a Grade 11 learner at Zandvliet High School, is heading to SA Schools National Cross-country Championships for the fourth time after qualifying to represent the Western Cape at the regional championships in Stellenbosch on Saturday 30 August.
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Helderberg boasts new reserve
The City has added another nature reserve to Cape Town’s protected areas, namely Schapenberg. Located on the western side of the Schapenberg Hills in Somerset West, it offers visitors spectacular views of the False Bay coastline and the Kogelberg, Hottentots…
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Snake season upon us again
With the arrival of Spring and warmer weather, residents of the Helderberg are being reminded to be on the lookout for an increase in snake activity.
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PHOTOS: CSV Construction hosts annual Build a Dream 2025 Soccer Day
The second annual Build a Dream Soccer Day, held at Gordon’s Bay Primary School on Saturday (20 September), was a resounding success.
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Much-loved Somerset West Methodist Primary School principal dies
The Somerset West Methodist Primary School community is mourning following the passing of its principal, Trevor de Waal on Friday 19 September. The 58-year-old lost his battle with cancer, leaving a legacy of dedication and service to the school.
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Fishing Column: Timing, tactics and tackle make for good fishing
False Bay, with its sweeping beaches, rocky reefs and sheltered waters, is prime habitat for targeting them on artificial lures. While bait fishing has long been the traditional method, modern anglers are increasingly turning to paddle tails, spoons, bucktails, stickbaits…
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Anton Bantu Foundation nurtures young athletes at clinic
The Anton Bantu Foundation, in collaboration with the Helderberg Sunset Rotary Club, hosted its first athletics clinic of the season at Zandvliet High School on Saturday 13 September.
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