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The best of the best
The Helderberg Tug of War Club has achieved unprecedented success in the 2024 season, clinching the Western Province Club Championships, Western Cape Club Championships and the coveted South African Club Championships.
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PHOTOS: HSFA ladies bring joy
“The best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person.” This quote by Andy Rooney rings true for the children at The Smart Hub in Macassar, who recently enjoyed the wisdom and storytelling from a few…
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Ponds’ upgrade in the pipeline
The municipality’s Water and Sanitation Directorate hosted a public-engagement session to discuss the upgrade of the Geelsloot Ponds in Somerset West on Wednesday 19 June.
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LETTER: Property owners must ensure access for legitimate meter readers
The City of Cape Town notes with concern posts that have spread on social media particularly about City electricity meters, some advising property occupants or owners not to allow City meter readers access to City-owned meters.
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LETTER: Make sure your travel agent is the real deal
Since more people are coming forward with complaints of having been deceived by tour operators and travel agents, we in the travel industry are beyond shocked and mortified (“Many duped in tour ‘scam’, DistrictMail & Helderberg Gazette, 26 June).
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ENTERTAINMENT: PV fest at Playhouse
Join Parel Vallei High School’s (PV) drama department as it hosts the seventh PV Playhouse Drama Festival, which is on at The Playhouse Theatre in Somerset West this month..
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New Rotary president inducted
Dr Malcolm Garbutt (left) was inducted as president of Helderberg Sunrise Rotary Club.
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Plans finalised to realign N2 from Somerset West
A detailed design of the N2 realignment project from Somerset West to Sir Lowry’s Pass is being finalised by South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral).
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House now ‘an eyesore of a shell’
A derelict, abandoned house, which has not only become an apparent eyesore, but a proclaimed problem building attracting crime-related activities and social ills, is sparking concern.
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Ponds’ upgrade in the pipeline
The municipality’s Water and Sanitation Directorate hosted a public-engagement session to discuss the upgrade of the Geelsloot Ponds in Somerset West on Wednesday 19 June.








