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Antarctic traveller graces Strand Beach
Locals were treated to a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounter early on Tuesday 17 February as a young, white crabeater seal hauled out on the sands of Strand Beach for a well-earned rest.
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Six amputees saddle up for Epic ride
Somerset West artist and amputee athlete Rentia Retief is one of six riders participating in Össur South Africa’s “What’s Your Epic?” campaign, preparing for the 692km Absa Cape Epic mountain bike race from 15 to 22 March, to raise funds…
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CHOC supports little cancer warriors across South Africa
The Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa (CHOC) marked International Childhood Cancer Day 2026 under the theme “Demonstrating Impact: From Challenge to Change” by highlighting their life-changing support programmes for children with cancer and promoting Flip Flop Day on February 20th…
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Overflowing bins are endangering R44’s baboons, claims Rooiels conservancy
The coastal stretch of Clarence Drive (R44) is currently at the centre of a heated dispute as the Rooiels Conservancy (REC) is calling for the immediate removal of all public bins along the route, citing a total failure in waste…
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Heat over Strand pool’s lack of it
A “chilling” reality is setting in at the Strand Municipal Swimming Pool, where local residents and regular swimmers are expressing growing disillusionment with what they describe as poor management, erratic operating hours and a heating system that remained a “no-go”…
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New play area for Somerset West baby sanctuary
Heartlands Baby Sanctuary in Somerset West has officially opened a new community-funded play area designed for up to 25 vulnerable children in temporary care, completing a two-year project that transformed outdated facilities into world-class playground equipment featuring jungle gyms, swings,…
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Soet River cleanup gets cash injection from City of Cape Town
Two Helderberg-based organisations, Making a Change and Oasis Reach for Your Dreams, have secured funding from the City of Cape Town’s R3.5 million community partnership programme to tackle chronic pollution in the Soet River and Sir Lowry’s Pass catchment as…
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Strand literary gem: Post box restored from rust to reading riches
Strand couple Leslie and Sanette Thiart transformed a neglected, rust-damaged post box on the corner of Melkbaai Street and Beach Road into a thriving community street library operating on a “take one, donate one” principle, creating an accessible literary hub…
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Somerset West Girls’ Brigade marks 90 years
The Church Street Methodist church’s 1st Somerset West Girls’ Brigade Company celebrates 90 years of transforming young lives through Christian values, growing from a local church group established in 1936 to become the oldest living Girls’ Brigade company on the…
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It’s the season of love! Helderberg siblings celebrate connection
As February transforms the Helderberg into a canvas of connection and affection, siblings Rayhano Philander and Naeelah Malgas share infectious smiles.
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