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Sneak preview of flyover plans
A presentation of the proposed N2 highway realignment and it’s design was shown to those attending the Lourens River Catchment Management Forum last month, when a consultant working closely with the project gave residents a peek into current plans.
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Doing their bit for Mother Nature
A clean-up of the area around the Lourens River was conducted by the children of Ons Plek Helpende Hand, who joined forces with the Helderberg Ocean Awareness Movement as well as members of the community on Monday 8 July.
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ACVV kry warm skenking
Die ACVV Strand het met groot dank die seëning van gehekelde en gebreide produkte asook warm komberse vir die winterseisoen, wat deur die NG gemeente van Fochville geskenk is, ontvang.
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Storm takes its toll
Hundreds of structures have been completely flooded in Lwandle and Nomzamo since Sunday (7 July), when the first of several cold fronts hit the Helderberg. By Monday (8 July) there were reports of more than 300 residents standing in long…
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Sneak preview of flyover plans
A presentation of the proposed N2 highway realignment and it’s design was shown to those attending the Lourens River Catchment Management Forum last month, when a consultant working closely with the project gave residents a peek into current plans.
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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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Youth imbizo unites, inspires
A youth imbizo, organised by Serving Our Underprivileged People (S.O.U.P) and the Boland Islamic Council Women’s League (BICWL), was hosted on Saturday 22 June.
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Support for homeless shelters
The Somerset West Night Shelter was among numerous NPOs working with people living on the streets that not only received a much-needed boost to their coffers, but are aided by long-term plans to ensure sustainability.
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Food drive for ECDs and others
Balwin Foundation NPC has initiated its first food drive in partnership with Somerset Mall, Masikhule and the Helderberg Stroke Support Group.
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READER PHOTO: Playing with fire for a cause
Avid photographer Adriaan Vlok captured this image, and many magnificent others, featuring the mesmerising dancers of the Fire Dancing Studio in action at a recent beach clean-up of Strand Beach.









