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City mumm on ‘neglect’ of trees around Strand CBD
While the Helderberg basin has spent much of the week battling the elements, residents in Strand say a man-made problem is making local pedestrian life even more treacherous – a total lack of municipal verge maintenance. A wave of complaints…
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From Cape Town to Croatia: Inferno is ready to conquer the world stage
A Strand dance instructor and his crew are trading local stages for the world spotlight as Inferno join the Dance Star World Dance Masters in Porec, Croatia.
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Junior councillor geared to help from personal experience
Wintonia Jacobs, a Grade 10 learner at HHH, was selected for Cape Town’s Junior City Council after her personal story resonated with selectors.
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Men implored to feel, grieve, heal at mental health event
A mental health event in Lwandle created a safe space for men to open up, free from judgement, and confront the realities of masculine burden.
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Vergenoegd Löw among the world’s top 100 sustainable hotels
Vergenoegd Löw is named among the Top 100 Sustainable Hotels of the World, celebrating 330 years of heritage-led regenerative luxury hospitality.
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Level 8 storm rips through Helderberg, with more to come on Tuesday
Residents of Strand, Somerset West, and Gordon’s Bay are picking up the pieces this Monday morning as severe winds continue to lash the region, uprooting trees, damaging property, and forcing road closures.
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Markets rattled as US, Iran clash in Hormuz
The US was awaiting Iran’s response to its latest proposed peace deal, after both sides accused the other of triggering an overnight clash.
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Ramaphosa ‘respects’ court judgement, EFF vows to fight relentlessly
President Cyril Ramaphosa says he respects the Constitutional Court’s judgement and reaffirmed his commitment to the Constitution.
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Helderberg Hospital gets another facelift with R4m upgrade
A R4m renovation project at Helderberg Hospital will see roof replacements and new flooring installed to improve patient care and safety.
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Constitutional Court: Phala Phala vote was invalid and unconstitutional
The Constitutional Court ruled on that the vote of the National Assembly on 13 December 2022 on the Phala Phala report is inconsistent with the constitution, invalid and set aside.










