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‘Ganna’ blows out 106 candles
Somerset West’s Jeanette Giliam, fondly known as “Ganna,” celebrated her remarkable 106th birthday this year, having been born on 29 February 1920 and continuing to inspire her community with her resilience and grace through more than a century of extraordinary…
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Smiling Child NPO secures futures for Strand youth
Following a year of intensive foundational preparation, Strand-based NPO Smiling Child has reached a major milestone in its mission to break the cycle of poverty through education. As the 2026 academic year commenced, the organisation has successfully transitioned the majority…
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Water restored to Macassar and Sandvlei after frustrating three-day crisis
Residents of Macassar Beach, Kramat and Sandvlei faced up to three days of water outages after a series of technical failures and safety concerns hampered repair efforts on a major water main.
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Gordon’s Bay Mall murder accused to apply for bail
The Gordon’s Bay Mall murder case was postponed after a third suspect was charged, with all three accused to apply for bail Thursday.
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Search leads to grim discovery in Somerset West
Somerset West police have opened an inquest docket after officers following up on a missing person report discovered a decomposed body in dense vegetation near the golf course and bird sanctuary on the Somerset West-Strand border on Tuesday (3 March).
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Lwandle library closes for six months, upgrade redirects patrons
The Hector Peterson Memorial Library in Lwandle closed today for a six-month R14.8 million renovation that will double its size, with patrons redirected to Strand, Gordon’s Bay, Somerset West and Sir Lowry’s Pass libraries due to safety concerns.
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City services on doorsteps
The City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office will visit Lwandle Community Hall on Friday 27 February, providing residents with convenient access to municipal services including rates, water, electricity and refuse account queries without travelling to municipal offices.
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Bigwigs brave the wave in Strand
Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis took a high-profile plunge into the waters of Strand Beach last Wednesday (18 February). The swim served as a direct, physical response to the “Stop the Sewage” petition – a document signed by thousands of…
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All hands on deck at Sencit Resthaven
CSV Construction’s annual Legacy Day on Saturday 28 March brings together local businesses and DistrictMail & Helderberg Gazette volunteers to support Sencit Resthaven Home for the Aged in Strand with donations, renovations, and a small library as the facility celebrates…
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Armed with digital skills, Nomzamo residents master CCT App
Nomzamo residents learned to use the CCT App for municipal requests during City digital training on Friday 20 February at ACJ Phakade Primary School.
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