Community Highlights
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Christmas magic: Nosh for Josh is on a cookie crusade
Joshua Sandy (18) and his mother turned their love of baking into a Christmas miracle – growing from 250 to 4 000 gift boxes this year.
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Somerset West local rakes in national title for women in DIY
Somerset West resident Elle Franco has been named one of three national winners of the prestigious 2025 Brights Women in DIY Excellence Awards for her decade-long commitment to democratising home…
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Vroue takel GBG met optog in Strand vir 16 Dae van Aktivisme
Die ACVV en Strand-polisie het Dinsdag 25 November ‘n optog gehou ter bewusmaking van 16 Dae van Aktivisme vir Geen Geweld teen Vroue en Kinders.
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Somerset West waste warrior wins!
Somerset West environmental enterprise Circular Homes, founded by Natashia de Wet, won top three recognition in Voelgoed’s Inspirasievrou 2025 awards for their innovative bokashi fermentation system that has diverted over…
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Cape Town’s Grand Parade set to light up for festive celebration
Cape Town’s 56th annual Festive Lights Switch-On takes place on Sunday 30 November at the Grand Parade with the theme “United in Hope,” featuring free family entertainment, community competitions, and…
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A novel celebration: Somerset West Book Exchange icon turns 90
Arleen Seyfried celebrated her 90th birthday with a surprise party at Somerset West’s Book Exchange, the beloved bookshop she ran for 51 years before selling it nearly three years ago.
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RDM-gemeenskapsentrum kry hoë eer met tweede plek by Mandela-toekenning
RDM-gemeenskapsentrum in Macassar behaal tweede plek by gesogte Nelson Mandela-dag-toekenning vir gemeenskapsbemagtiging.
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Indonesian Cultural House to be built in Macassar
Indonesia plans to build the Sheikh Yusuf Indonesian Cultural House near the tomb of 17th-century Indonesian cleric Sheikh Yusuf Al-Makassari in Macassar, as announced by Culture Minister Fadli Zon on…
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Daredevil dash: Purple parade through Gordon’s Bay streets
Dozens of brave men in Gordon’s Bay donned purple speedos and sneakers for the annual Hollard Daredevil Run on Friday 31 October, starting at Krystal Beach Hotel to raise awareness…
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Somerset Oaks celebrates golden oldies
Somerset Oaks hosted a special celebration tea on Saturday 11 October, to honour 14 community members aged 90 and older, including Cathy White who is preparing to turn 100 years…
