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Flink met die tong
Die Hoërskool Strand is trots op hierdie gr. 12-spanredenaars wat die derde plek in die nasionale Oppie Tong Af-kompetisie behaal het.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Mental-health day marked at HH
Helderberg Hospital played host to a special mental-health day at the medical facility on Friday (20 October). The event, aimed at raising awareness of mental wellness and information sharing was well attended by hospital staff, local clinic representatives, community partners,…
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Podium spots for Curro footballers
During the September school holidays learners from Curro Somerset West toured Durban with the Northern District Schools Football team to compete in the South African Schools Combined Football Association Festival (Sascfa).
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SW portraitist follows passion
A talented artist from Somerset West recently left his full-time job to pursue a career as a full-time artist.
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ADVERTORIAL: Farewell and rest in peace, Sr Patricia Mary Pigeon
Founder of Helderberg Hospice Sr Patricia Pigeon will be sorely missed by the community she served for so many years. Her compassion and care for people facing life-limiting illnesses inspired this remarkable woman to rally a small group of volunteers,…
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Seal succumbs to stress
A seal that for months visited Strand Beach and earned the affection of the community tragically died due stress as a result of public harassment, last Thursday (19 October).
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‘Manslag’ ondersoek
Die Gordonsbaai-polisie ondersoek ’n saak van strafbare manslag nadat die 65-jarige vrou wat uit ’n gesonke voertuig by Harbour Island gehaal is, dae ná die reddingspoging in die hospitaal gesterf het.
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Adopt ‘a palace’ mindset
“You are capable of great things, but if your mind is a prison you will also be limited to the life you are living. If you turn your mind into a palace you will set yourself up for success and…
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Residents demand fence to end crime
Residents of Greenacres Village in Bridgewater who live on the brink of the Lourens River are fed up with crime in the area and are demanding that a fence be erected to stop criminals from breaking into their properties.
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‘Employers must actively prioritise mental health’
The once-clear boundaries between personal and professional lives have become increasingly blurred. Change in work dynamics, facilitated by the rise of remote working, hybrid office structures, and post-pandemic changes, have drastically altered how we navigate both our work and personal…










