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Stork delivers special joy ’tis season
The province celebrated the festive season with 171 babies born on Christmas Day (including baby Silo, the first Christmas baby born at midnight at Helderberg Hospital) and 132 babies born on New Year’s Day, with Provincial Health Minister Mireille Wenger…
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Water safety reinforced after drowning at Strand Beach
The City of Cape Town is intensifying beach safety campaigns for the remainder of the holiday season following 23 drowning incidents (including four fatalities) since December, including a tragic New Year’s Day drowning of a 38-year-old Elsies River man at…
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SLP’s united front with new collab
Community-led activism is taking hold in the heart of Sir Lowry’s Pass, where the newly formed Sir Lowry’s Pass Village Constructive Solutions Group (SLPVCSG) officially launched in December, signalling a united front against exploitation and a bold step toward sustainable…
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Luncheon brings festive joy on Christmas
The true spirit of the festive season was on full display at Sencit Resthaven Home for the Aged on Christmas Day (Thursday 25 December) as residents were treated to a heartwarming lunch and gift-giving celebration.
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Cape Town mayor’s year-end message celebrates infrastructure progress and employment growth
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis reflects on 2025 achievements including R9.7 billion infrastructure investment, record employment levels, housing reforms, transport expansion, and progress toward building a city of hope for all residents.
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Victoria Park Neighbourhood Watch spreads festive cheer
For the second consecutive year, the Victoria Park Neighbourhood Watch (VPNHW) in Somerset West has brought a wave of festive cheer and sweet relief to the learners and teachers of Gloria Botha School, hosting a special ice-cream outreach on Monday…
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CNH Industrial launches major green initiative in Strand
CNH Industrial and its brand CASE Construction Equipment officially launched the CNH Beach Care Project in South Africa on Friday 5 December, bringing its global environmental stewardship initiative to Strand’s Main Beach, with a commitment to long-term education and coastline…
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A day’s hike on Constantia Nek
Representatives of Building Bridges, a violence-prevention mentoring programme, successfully hosted a celebratory hike of Constantia Nek on Saturday 6 December, providing children from challenging communities with a day of education, physical activity and safe exploration.
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Strand water quality: Officials reassure public amid local outcry over spills
City of Cape Town officials have moved to reassure residents and holidaymakers that water quality at Strand’s main recreational areas remains well within safety limits, even as infrastructure challenges and sewage overflows in the Paardevlei area continue to cause concern.
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What were the highlights of 2025?
The Helderberg region experienced a year of contrasts in 2025, marked by significant infrastructure investments including school openings and the Somerset Mall expansion, community celebrations like Strand Rugby Club’s 90th anniversary and viral moments with “Gordy” the elephant seal, alongside…
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