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Cape Town to rename Strand square in historic reconciliation move
Cape Town’s acting mayor used his Freedom Day address to propose renaming Ben Friedman Plein to Strand Muslim Square and advance affordable housing reform.
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President Ramaphosa sets local government elections for 4 November
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced today that South Africa’s local government elections will be held on 4 November.
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Postbank services end at Post Office branches from May
Postbank customers will lose access to SAPO banking services from May 1, following the completion of Postbank’s separation from the Post Office.
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Call for community to help Gordon’s Bay chess prodigy to Georgia
Gordon’s Bay seven-year-old Evan de Wet has earned SA colours to compete at the World Cadets Chess Championship, but needs financial support.
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Somerset West burrata named best South African cheese
Somerset West’s Puglia Cheese won the 2026 SA Dairy Product of the Year with its handcrafted burrata, beating 1 227 entries in Paarl.
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Explosion, fire erupts at RDM facility in Somerset West
No injuries were reported after an explosion and fire at RDM Somerset West depot prompted emergency response and investigation.
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Strand author and her hamster co-author debut whimsical children’s book
Denise Letts, a retired teacher now settled in the Helderberg, recently published her first book, Nice and Smouzie, a warm, imaginative story told through the eyes of her tiny and very expressive co-creator, Skuttle Nut, a mischievous little dwarf hamster.
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Health expo in Somerset West
Helderberg High School was buzzing on Sunday 19 April as local residents gathered for the Somerset West Community Health Expo, organised by Silverleaf Ministries and Be Free Lifestyle.
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Never too old to learn: Security veterans share secret to success
In an era when many young people feel the weight of an uncertain future, two veterans of the security industry are proving that success isn’t handed out – it’s earned through grit, savings and a textbook in hand.
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Fire ravages newly refurbished wedding venue at Vredenburg Manor House
A landmark on the scenic Winery Road between Somerset West and Stellenbosch is facing a challenging recovery after a devastating blaze broke out at Vredenburg Manor House in the early hours of Sunday (26 April).
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