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Local artists vie for coveted biennial portrait-art prize
Two Helderberg artists, Somerset West resident Tessa Smit and Rene Snyman from Sir Lowry’s Pass, have been selected among the top 40 finalists for the prestigious 2025 Portrait Award, with their works to be displayed at the Rust-en-Vrede Gallery and…
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‘Gee ons elektrisiteit!’ roep Beverly Hills-inwoners tydens betoging
Beverly Hills-inwoners in Strand het Maandag (18 Augustus) betoog en bande gebrand oor beweerde onvoldoende dienslewering en behuisingskwessies.
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Busamed Paardevlei launches first mental wellness facility in Somerset West
Busamed Paardevlei Private Hospital officially launched its first stand-alone mental wellness facility, Thrive@Busamed, on Thursday 14 August in the Paardevlei Precinct, marking a significant milestone for the healthcare group’s expansion into comprehensive mental health services with a multidisciplinary team serving…
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Make your ballsiest move, sign up to be a purple daredevil
The annual Hollard Daredevil Run, where men run 5km wearing only purple Speedos to raise awareness for prostate and testicular cancers, will take place countrywide on Friday 31 October with last year’s event raising R780 000 (topped up to R1…
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Tiener van Somerset-Wes kwalifiseer vir Nasionale Jeugmusiekkompetisie
Die 17-jarige Hermanus Schmidt van Somerset-Wes, ‘n Paul Roos Gimnasium-leerder wat slegs vyf jaar gelede tydens Covid-grendeltyd klavier begin speel het, is een van slegs 24 finaliste gekies vir die 2025-Nasionale Jeugmusiekkompetisie wat van 1-6 Desember in Stellenbosch gehou word…
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Somerset West woman turns near-fatal accident into inspiring business success story
Somerset West resident Natalie Gunther transformed a life-threatening car accident in 2014 that left her with a broken neck and facing potential paralysis into the catalyst for building a successful digital marketing business and now dedicates her life to teaching…
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Wes-Kaapse Mobiliteit besoek Two-a-Day vir Vragfokusmaand in Grabouw
Verteenwoordigers van die Wes-Kaapse departement van mobiliteit het Maandag 11 Augustus as deel van vragfokusmaand Two-a-Day in Grabouw besoek om die uitdagings van landelike vrag te bespreek en oplossings te verken vir die verbetering van goederevervoer, met klem op die…
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Limited services resume at flood-damaged Lwandle Library
Lwandle Library has reopened with limited services this week after a devastating break-in discovered on Monday 11 August caused extensive flooding and electrical damage, forcing the City of Cape Town to revise timelines for its planned R12 million upgrade project…
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Helderberg Residence Concern Group formed after Boesak’s visit to Strand
Dr Allan Boesak visited Strand on Saturday 16 August and witnessed deteriorating living conditions thirty years after democracy, leading to the formation of the Helderberg Residence Concern Group to address ongoing community issues including poor infrastructure, lack of facilities, and…
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Interskole-uitruil versterk bande tussen Parel Vallei en Pearson
Die jaarlikse interskole-uitruil tussen Hoërskole Parel Vallei en Pearson het van 14-16 Augustus in die Helderberg-kom plaasgevind met gemengde resultate oor verskeie sportsoorte, kulturele en akademiese kragmetings, waar Parel Vallei sterk presteer het in rugby (o.19A en o.19B), hokkie (senior…
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