Community Highlights
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Honeybush Collective empowers Croydon community through Mandela Day donation drive
The Honeybush Collective, an independent primary school in Somerset West, marked Mandela Day 2025 by collecting clothing, books and homeware donations for The Rabbit Hole Charity Shop in Croydon.
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Strandse jeugbrigade nooi gemeenskap vir eeumylpaal-viering
Die Jeugbrigade van die Verenigde Gereformeerde kerk Die Strand het van 25-27 Julie sy brigade-naweek aangebied en maak nou gereed vir sy historiese 100ste verjaarsdag in Maart 2026 met ‘n…
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Macassar community champions ‘breast is best’ during Breastfeeding Awareness Week
The New Macassar Civic Centre hosted a breastfeeding awareness event where healthcare professionals promoted the critical importance of exclusive breastfeeding during the first 1,000 days of a baby’s life, emphasising…
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Art blooms at Mountain Streams Nursery
Artists Stephan Cronje and Jacolize Swart are hosting an exhibition at the Lemon Tree Café and Deli at Mountain Streams Nursery in Gordon’s Bay , until the end of August.
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From pearly whites to purring delights: Gordon’s Bay dental hygienist provides sanctuary for rescued feline friends
Emma King, a Gordon’s Bay dental hygienist, cares for 107 rescue cats at her Thomas Jackson Foundation sanctuary by creatively bargain-hunting for affordable supplies online to spoil her “fur kids”…
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Helderberg shines in KFM contest earning finalists across all sectors
The Helderberg emerges as a powerhouse in KFM Best of the Cape 2025 Awards with local establishments from Somerset West to Grabouw securing finalist positions.
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Macassar vier Junior Springbok Gilermo Mentoe se wêreldbeker-triomf
Junior Springbok Gilermo Mentoe, wat onlangs die wendrie in die O.20-Rugbywêreldbekerkampioenskap in Italië gedruk het, is Saterdag (2 Augustus) deur sy tuisgemeenskap Macassar met ‘n groot motoroptog en byeenkoms geëer.
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Women’s Month feature: Macassar teacher transforms trauma into triumph
Macassar’s Sheila Cunningham transformed from an abuse survivor who fled the Northern Cape at 22 into an inspiring Grade R teacher, proving that recognising your self-worth can overcome any obstacle…
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‘n Geesdriftige verwelkoming vir Sir Lowry’s Pass se goue seun Gino Cupido
Junior Springbok-rugbyster Gino Cupido is Saterdag 26 Julie met ‘n heldeontvangs en straatparade deur die Sir Lowry’s Pass-gemeenskap verwelkom ná die span se oorwinning teen Nieu-Seeland in die Wêreldrugby-onder-20-kampioenskap in…
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Somerset West dancers fly the flag high at World Dance Movement Festival
Three young dancers from Somerset West’s Outline Dance Centre – sisters Storme (15) and Heike (13) Africa-Sylvester and Kristina van Wyk (13) – returned home as international award winners from…
