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Top sleuth praised for securing convictions
Somerset West Detective Sergeant Berchill Allies received commendation for successfully securing convictions in two separate 2021 cases.
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Strand clinics dedicate 67 minutes to mental health
The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness encouraged people to dedicate their 67 minutes on Mandela Day to mental health activities and self-care, as healthcare facilities report increasing numbers of patients suffering from mental disorders caused by home, work,…
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Busamed Paardevlei marks Mandela Day with free medical care
Busamed Paardevlei Private Hospital in Somerset West delivered four life-changing medical procedures free of charge to nominated patients as part of their UniversalCare@Busamed Mandela Day initiative, with medical professionals and staff volunteering their services to provide accessible healthcare to those…
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A field day for literature buffs as two authors launch books locally
Local authors Sannya Smith and Thabo Solomon Leholo launched their books this week at Sunset Books in Strand and Lwandle Migrant Labour Museum.
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House fire swiftly doused in Strand
A house fire erupted in Abattoir Street, Strand last Wednesday afternoon (16 July), leaving a bedroom and roof completely destroyed and displacing its two residents.
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False Bay anglers hook top prizes at provincial awards
False Bay Angling Club not only secured the coveted Overall Winners trophy for the highest accumulated score across all competitions this season but also reeled in the majority of individual and team awards presented throughout the evening. Their consistent performance…
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Walmers looi St. George’s
SK Walmers het Saterdag (19 Julie) sy stempel in ‘n eensydige Superliga A-rugbywedstryd teen St. George’s op Gustrouw afgedruk danksy ‘n eenrigting-sege van 5-66.
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Showjumping at Helderberg Pony Club
Horsepower and horsemanship will be on full display on Saturday 2 August as the Helderberg Pony Club hosts its final fundraising show of the year at Firlands Equestrian Estate in Gordon’s Bay.
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‘Check all rainwater gutters’
The City called on homeowners to ensure their gutters are connected to stormwater drains, not the sewer system, to help combat the pervasive issue of sewer overflows plaguing neighbourhoods.










