Community Highlights
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Somerset-Wes redenaarssensasie Berné vermaak oor 1 miljoen kykers aanlyn
Berné Peters (13), ‘n Graad 7-leerder van Laerskool De Hoop in Somerset-Wes, het ‘n internet-sensasie geword nadat haar humoristiese toespraak oor poep viral gegaan het en meer as 1 miljoen…
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South African wine industry honours Ken Forrester at Stellenbosch awards
Ken Forrester, known as “Mr Chenin,” was named 2025 Wine Personality of the Year at the Institute of Cape Wine Masters’ annual dinner in Stellenbosch on Saturday (23 August), recognizing…
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Somerset West and Gordon’s Bay Primary shine in 2025 BUCO interschools
Spectators witnessed sporting magic unfold as Somerset West Primary School and Gordon’s Bay Primary School renewed their fierce rivalry in the 2025 Winter Interschools from Friday 19 to Monday 25…
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Build confidence on and off the board at mother-daughter chess day at Gordon’s Bay Primary
Helderberg Chess Club hosts “Raise a Strong Girl – Make the Most Powerful Opening Move” at Gordon’s Bay Primary School on Sunday (31 August), featuring inspiring talks, team chess games…
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Winter warmers from Sunrise Rotary Club for Helderberg Hospice
Helderberg Hospice received a generous donation of 30 warm blankets from the Helderberg Sunrise Rotary Club, presented by president Gail Sykes to Sister Thandi Sililo, to provide comfort and warmth…
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Junior raadslid begin inisiatief om tienermeisies op te hef met Worthy Girls
Junior raadslid Tatum Hector van Macassar het 21 tienermeisies van Wyk 109 met haar Worthy Girls Team-inisiatief bemagtig.
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Local artists vie for coveted biennial portrait-art prize
Two Helderberg artists, Somerset West resident Tessa Smit and Rene Snyman from Sir Lowry’s Pass, have been selected among the top 40 finalists for the prestigious 2025 Portrait Award, with…
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Busamed Paardevlei launches first mental wellness facility in Somerset West
Busamed Paardevlei Private Hospital officially launched its first stand-alone mental wellness facility, Thrive@Busamed, on Thursday 14 August in the Paardevlei Precinct, marking a significant milestone for the healthcare group’s expansion…
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Make your ballsiest move, sign up to be a purple daredevil
The annual Hollard Daredevil Run, where men run 5km wearing only purple Speedos to raise awareness for prostate and testicular cancers, will take place countrywide on Friday 31 October with…
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Helderberg Residence Concern Group formed after Boesak’s visit to Strand
Dr Allan Boesak visited Strand on Saturday 16 August and witnessed deteriorating living conditions thirty years after democracy, leading to the formation of the Helderberg Residence Concern Group to address…
