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Scarlett’s ‘Cookies 4 Joy’ delivers 5 000 smiles
The festive season was made significantly sweeter for many seniors in the Helderberg, thanks to a heartwarming initiative led by local beauty queen, Scarlett van der Merwe. The Cookies 4…
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Helderberg icon Doreen Wright Celebrates 94 Years
This local legend celebrated her 94th birthday on Sunday (25 January), marking nearly a century of activism, education, and an unwavering commitment to the youth of the local community.
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Sir Lowry’s Pass Library launches Cool Space initiative
Sir Lowry’s Pass Library has become Cape Town’s first Cool Spaces pilot facility, transforming into a life-saving refuge with indoor cooling, clean water, and shaded areas to protect vulnerable residents…
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Geliefde Antie Toy van Lourensiapark groet
Christine Koopman, bekend as “Antie Toy” en Lourensiapark se oudste inwoner van 100 jaar, is verlede Dinsdag (20 Januarie) vreedsaam oorlede nadat sy haar oggendgebed saam met haar dogter voltooi…
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Rising star Gia Schiedekat dances toward global stage dream
Eleven-year-old dancer Gia Schiedekat has qualified to represent South Africa at an international dance competition in Croatia this May and is seeking community support through crowdfunding to make this dream…
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Verpleegster van Macassar lê tuig ná meer as vier dekades neer
Charon Pedro, ‘n toegewyde 64-jarige verpleegster by Zandvliet-sorgsentrum in Macassar, het in Desember ná 42 jaar se diens afgetree.
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Local line dancers off to UK for world championship quest
Five line dancers from the Helderberg have earned spots at the ‘Oscars of line dancing’ in Blackpool, but need community support to fund their UK trip.
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Anna-stigter self vir Epic in die saal
Anna Brom, stigter van die Anna-stigting, durf die eerste keer die 692km Absa Cape Epic bergfietsren aan om die stigting se 20ste bestaansjaar te vier en bewustheid vir landelike onderwys…
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Marshin’ Hendrix wys siel in nuwe liedjie ‘Different’ met Kay Medusa
Strand-kunstenaar Marshin’ Hendrix ontbloot haar siel in nuwe liedjie ‘Different’ – ‘n persoonlike lofsang oor anders wees met Kay Medusa.
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From fear to courage with ‘Mr Maths’ transforming Helderberg learners
Arthur Oliver, known as ‘Mr Maths’ at Mondeor Eco School, transforms mathematical fear into confidence, helping students progress from 40% to over 80%.
