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All aboard: open day at naval college
Hundreds of people swarmed the Old Harbour in Gordon’s Bay on Saturday 13 September when the South African Naval College was a hive of activity as it opened its gates to the public for a day of family-friendly attractions and…
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Songbird hopes to share messages
Gospel singer and songwriter Ronelle Joseph is preparing to take her career to the next level with the launch of her debut album at the Somerset West Town Hall.
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Helderberg community called to help save addiction services
SMART, a vital Helderberg community organisation providing addiction treatment and recovery support, faces closure by November due to three years of government funding cuts and desperately needs R220 000 in community support to continue serving adults with substance abuse issues.
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Somerset West family battles flooding crisis as access issues block City repairs
A Somerset West resident on Copper Street has endured five years of severe home flooding that forces his children to miss school, with the City explaining that illegal boundary extensions and blocked access routes prevent repair crews from reaching the…
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Cyclists gear up for Wine2Whales charity challenge
Cyclists Jermaine Carelse and Regan Bagley will compete in the FNB Wine2Whales Switchback mountain bike race to raise R25 000 for St Joseph’s Intermediate Paediatric Care’s 90th anniversary through their “9 Zeros Challenge,” supporting the Montana facility that provides free…
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Weekly diary | Weeklikse dagboek
Die weeklikse dagboek bevat ‘n verskeidenheid gemeenskapsgebeurtenisse van 18 September tot 25 Oktober in die Somerset-Wes/Strand/Gordon’s Bay-omgewing, insluitend ‘n mariene biologie-praatjie, lentemarkies, fondsinsameling-konserte, boekverkope, ‘n teaterfees en entrepreneurskap-opleiding, met kaartjiepryse wat wissel van gratis tot R150.
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Why wills matter during National Wills Week
National Wills Week (15-19 September) was highlighted on HelderbergFM by Helderberg Hospice CEO Robert de Wet and attorney Lyndi Labuschagne, who emphasized the importance of valid estate planning.
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Helderberg patrollers unite for massive community safety drive
Victoria Park Neighbourhood Watch organised a coordinated safety initiative on Friday 12 September involving 100 participants from Ward 83 neighborhood watches, security companies, and law enforcement who conducted mass patrols through Victoria Park, Strand, and surrounding areas, followed by community…
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Strand United en Liga deel rugbydag se eerbewyse in derby
Die Strand-rugbyklub het ‘n gemeenskapsrugbydag saam met Strand United aangebied om Liga se 90-jaar-erfenis te gedenk by Gustrow-sportterrein.
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Local Critters fund conservation ahead of beach cleanup
Design studio Wansy Savvy launched Coastal Critters at the Naval College Open Day to raise funds for Sanccob ahead of International Coastal Cleanup.
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