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Snake season upon us again
With the arrival of Spring and warmer weather, residents of the Helderberg are being reminded to be on the lookout for an increase in snake activity.
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PHOTOS: CSV Construction hosts annual Build a Dream 2025 Soccer Day
The second annual Build a Dream Soccer Day, held at Gordon’s Bay Primary School on Saturday (20 September), was a resounding success.
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Much-loved Somerset West Methodist Primary School principal dies
The Somerset West Methodist Primary School community is mourning following the passing of its principal, Trevor de Waal on Friday 19 September. The 58-year-old lost his battle with cancer, leaving a legacy of dedication and service to the school.
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Fishing Column: Timing, tactics and tackle make for good fishing
False Bay, with its sweeping beaches, rocky reefs and sheltered waters, is prime habitat for targeting them on artificial lures. While bait fishing has long been the traditional method, modern anglers are increasingly turning to paddle tails, spoons, bucktails, stickbaits…
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Anton Bantu Foundation nurtures young athletes at clinic
The Anton Bantu Foundation, in collaboration with the Helderberg Sunset Rotary Club, hosted its first athletics clinic of the season at Zandvliet High School on Saturday 13 September.
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Olla Boys cap off a thrilling season
All Saints RFC finished runners-up in a thrilling Super League C final, held at City Park in Athlone on Saturday (20 September), going down 37-50 to Young Peoples RFC.
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Soet River canal meeting chaos: Heated discussions over polluted waterway
A recent community meeting regarding the polluted Soet River canal has revealed a sharp divide between a group of residents and City of Cape Town officials. The residents left the meeting feeling “bitterly disappointed” on Tuesday 16 September, claiming their…
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Locals roll up sleeves to mark International Coastal Clean-Up Day
The Helderberg community came out in force on Saturday (20 September) to participate in International Coastal Clean-Up Day 2025, an event that brought together more than 300 volunteers from local schools, businesses and community organisations. The initiative, led by the…
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Weekly diary | Weeklikse dagboek
Your curated guide to community events, meetings and more in and around the Helderberg.
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Debate about power outages in Raithby heats up
A community engagement session provided locals from Raithby Village and surrounding farms a long-awaited opportunity to meet Eskom representatives, voice burning concerns, and demand answers about electricity failures disrupting businesses and daily life.
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