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New Firehorse restaurant opens at Vergelegen in Somerset West
Vergelegen opens temporary Firehorse restaurant in Somerset West to replace fire-damaged Stables while planning permanent replacement.
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Jack van der Spuy murder case continues in Somerset West court
Two suspects facing murder charges for Jack van der Spuy’s death in a Somerset West house fire appeared in court with next appearance Friday.
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Suzuki Across launch drives sales success at Helderberg dealership
Suzuki Helderberg achieves 98% customer satisfaction and 30% above sales targets with new Across model already having 12-car waiting list.
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Four guilty of fatal street assault in Somerset West
Somerset West murder case concludes with four suspects convicted for killing 37-year-old Roquet Hindly following investigation.
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‘Cream of the crop’ among Somerset West farmer’s markets
The Helderberg Farmer’s Market brings together local vendors every Wednesday, offering fresh produce and preservative-free products.
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First rainfall causes flooding in Lwandle
The first significant autumn rains arrived with force over the weekend, delivering an estimated 50mm to 60mm of rainfall across the Helderberg basin between Friday and Tuesday morning .
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Somerset West women pioneers automotive training hub
Somerset Mechanical Centre launches Western Cape’s first workshop-based mechanic training for rural youth, addressing SA’s skills shortage crisis.
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Agrimark hosts Supplier Awards at Somerset West estate
Agrimark recognises 39 supplier partners at Somerset West awards ceremony, with PPC Cement and Zibo Containers claiming top honours.
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Dredging causing a stink as canal debris dumped and left to rot
Residents in Somerset West and Strand have raised the alarm over the “hazardous” aftermath of canal-dredging operations in their neighbourhoods. While the projects were intended to mitigate flooding, locals claim the remaining piles of rotting vegetation and silt have turned…
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Road closures in place for 2026 False Bay 50 road run
The Strand Athletics Club advises of partial road closures along the R44 to accommodate the Balwin Properties False Bay 50, taking place on Saturday 2 May.
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