Books
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Help avid young Helderberg readers to become leaders!
The Readers are Leaders campaign is calling for children’s book donations and school nominations to build a library at a deserving school.
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Strand se stories kry nuwe lewe in besonderse bundel
Die boek Die Strand – Stories en Staaltjies versamel 41 stories, gedigte en herinneringe van Strand-bewoners en word dié Saterdag by Sunset Books bekendgestel.
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Young author from Somerset West publishes four children’s books
At just 12 years old, Declan Opperman from Somerset West has published four books, inspiring young readers with life lessons and a love for storytelling.
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Macassar son shares story in published book available online
Macassar’s Derico Jansen published a free e-book about his life, urging others to share their stories using whatever they have.
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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…
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Somerset West resident publishes empowering children’s book
Somerset West author Lizette Matthews publishes “Coily’s Hair Adventure”, a children’s book promoting natural hair acceptance and self-esteem.
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New rugby history highlights those who ‘broke down the barriers in sport’
A powerful new book, South African Rugby: Untold Stories from a Divided Nation, seeks to correct the omissions of history by finally giving voice to the 45 former national non-racial…
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Macassar author: ‘True strength is what you overcome’
Local author Eltin Deelman, who grew up in Macassar, once known as “Braaf se Plaas”, has channelled a lifetime of personal struggle and spiritual transformation into his newly-launched book, aimed…
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Local library top of the charts with book returns
Somerset West library achieved second place among all Cape Town libraries during Fine Free Week with 567 overdue items returned, contributing to a citywide total of 9 105 items worth…
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Book adventure at Lourensford delights young readers with African tales
Authors Riaan Manser and Murray Williams delighted children at Lourensford’s book reading, launching the estate’s Winter Culture Festival Celebration of Books.
