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Locals advised of scheduled roadworks
Residents of Somerset West have been informed of upcoming roadworks that will take place along Irene Avenue between Helderberg College and Rue Montpellier Road in the area.
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New contemporary art gallery on block
Quality, truly impressive art by talented artists exhibited in a space, which is not focused on how many artworks can be featured to cater for every conceivable taste but rather establishing itself as a point of call for connoisseurs in…
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Somerset West boxer is on a quest
A young local boxer who aspires to become the undisputed cruiserweight champion of the world is one step closer to his ultimate dream after knocking out the competition and clinching title honours at the provincial amateur boxing championships last month.
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AWS in urgent need of food donations
Animal Welfare Society (AWS) Helderberg is in urgent and desperate need of dry dog food. “We are humbly asking for donations as our food stock is dangerously low,” a media release from the shelter stated.
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Helderberg Hospice stalwart steps down
Last month (April) Helderberg Hospice bade farewell to Sr Lynne Kinleyside, whose palliative-care service to the Helderberg community over 21 years has left an indelible mark on the lives of both patients and their loved ones.
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Committed to curbing crime
Local officers in blue along with Western Cape police commissioner Lieutenant-General Thembisile Patekile attended a crime imbizo which was held in Lwandle on Wednesday 10 May. The main purpose of this imbizo was to create an environment in which police…
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PHOTO GALLERY: An avid reader’s delight
Penguin Random House and Ndiza Art Gallery launched a new book by Johan Vlok Louw, Sons of Mud, at Krystal Beach Hotel in Gordon’s Bay on Saturday 20 May, which saw him in conversation with publisher and literary agent Fourie…
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New home for Future Kids Educare
The Broadlands Park Community Hall will have a new lease following an agreement with current contract holders ACVV Bright Lights and Future Kids Educare Centre, which plans to renovate the facility and use it as an early childhood development centre…
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Locals advised of scheduled roadworks
Residents of Somerset West have been informed of upcoming roadworks that will take place along Irene Avenue between Helderberg College and Rue Montpellier Road in the area.
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Local SPAR relaunches with bright new face
The Kotze family, father and son Jannie and Dieter, proud owners of KWIKSPAR Twin Palms, recently launched their newly revamped store in Strand. The renovated store boasts an overhauled entrance facade and key service departments as well as the new…









