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Celebrating World Sleep Day one mattress at a time
Hirsch’s Somerset West, in collaboration with bed manufacturers, donated mattresses to Kingdom Kids crèche in Sir Lowry’s Pass Village to promote the importance of quality sleep for children on World Sleep Day.
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Glue for the GNU proposed by Matisonn
Seasoned journalist, broadcaster and author John Matisonn will address the University of the Third Age (U3A) Helderberg audience.
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IT boost for Oklahoma
Helderberg Sunrise Rotary Club, in partnership with various supporters, opened a new computer room at Oklahoma Street Primary School in Macassar, providing students with access to online numeracy programs and enhanced educational opportunities.
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Akademia in 2026 in Wes-Kaap
Akademia beplan om in Februarie 2026 ‘n nuwe kampus in die Paarl te open, wat hul geografiese uitbreiding na die Wes-Kaap voltooi.
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Show furry friends some heart – help AWS Helderberg
The Animal Welfare Society Helderberg, serving the region for over 70 years, provides comprehensive veterinary care, rescue, rehoming, and community education, relying solely on public donations to sustain its vital services for animals in need.
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Strand toddler’s death at daycare mystifies
A concerned mother requests a follow-up article regarding the death of Jayden Smith at a Strand day-care, seeking transparency and information about improved safety measures, given a second similar incident.
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Community support sought for health stricken pastor
Somerset West resident Minki Fourie has organised a raffle with R30 000 in prizes to raise funds for her father’s life-saving immunotherapy treatment.










