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Exciting expansion underway at centre
Construction work at the Helderberg Centre in Somerset West, near Somerset Mall, is expected to be completed by November this year and will incorporate a new Clicks store among other shops.
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Be a mighty hero, donate blood
With winter officially coming to an end this month the Western Cape Blood Service has renewed its call for current and potential blood donors to “be a mighty hero” and donate blood.
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BACK TO BASICS: Mind your mind!
Mary is in her early 70s. A retired teacher, much loved and respected by her learners, she was sharp and witty, organised and competent. She could remember all the names of her students years later. But then friends and family…
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Macassar Shotokan students shine at all-style tourney
The Macassar Shotokan Community Karate Club recently participated in the Gichin SA World Union of Karate-Do Federation (WUFK) invitational all-style karate tournament in Bellville, which was held on Saturday 3 August.
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Power restored after vandalism-induced outage
Somerset West and Strand residents experienced a widespread power outage, affecting some areas for up to 24 hours, after vandals attacked the Lourens Rivier substation last Tuesday night (6 August).
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Gemeenskap in rou ná gruvonds op skoolterrein
Emosionele tonele het Maandag (12 Augustus) by die Hoërskool Overberg in Caledon afgespeel toe leerders, personeel, ouers en lede van die gemeenskap blomme, teddiebere en kaartjies ter herinnering aan die Grabouw-tiener Deveney Nel, wie se liggaam verlede Woensdag op die…
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Historic Strand square set to be renamed
The City of Cape Town has initiated a public-participation process on the proposed renaming of a memorial square in Strand.
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PHOTOS: Turning pages for a cause
The aisles of Somerset Mall were transformed into a bookworm’s delight as books galore were on offer as part of the shopping mall’s annual Charity Book Fair, which was held from Wednesday 7 to Sunday 11 August.
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Power restored after vandalism-induced outage
Somerset West and Strand residents experienced a widespread power outage, affecting some areas for up to 24 hours, after vandals attacked the Lourens Rivier substation last Tuesday night (6 August).
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PHOTOS: Hats off to BICWL
The Boland Islamic Women’s League (BICWL) celebrated Women’s Day with an amazing “Mad Hatters High Tea” event that coincided with its 26th-anniversary celebrations.
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