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Strand’s new Vispol head is ready to tackle crime with passion
Lt Col Noxolo Patience Rulwa brings 21 years of policing passion to lead Strand’s visible policing unit, starting her community-focused role on Valentine’s Day.
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The Helderberg’s Springbok star signs likeness at local tavern
Local artist Dennis Woest celebrated a milestone moment when Springbok Willie le Roux signed his portrait at Old Bridge Tavern in Somerset West, adding to Woest’s ambitious collection of Rugby…
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Show support for Gordon’s Bay teen in need of life-saving surgery
Thirteen-year-old Logan Versteegh from Gordon’s Bay needs urgent kidney surgery costing over R200 000 for an UPJ obstruction condition, prompting his family to launch a community crowdfunding campaign for life-saving…
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‘Ganna’ blows out 106 candles
Somerset West’s Jeanette Giliam, fondly known as “Ganna,” celebrated her remarkable 106th birthday this year, having been born on 29 February 1920 and continuing to inspire her community with her…
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Rugby: a lifestyle for these coaches
In this feature, DistrictMail & Helderberg Gazette highlights the diverse expertise and storied careers of the coaches leading the basin’s rugby talent.
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Local lass running 100km today for Bizweni children
Helderberg local Jade Morris was already several kilometres into a grueling 100km journey as soon as the sun rose early on Monday morning (2 March) as the 27-year-old began her…
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Waar is dié Prins?
Die Macassar-polisie soek die publiek se hulp om Jason Prins (29) op te spoor wat sedert Maandag 2 Februarie vermis is nadat hy laas by Foodkor Stores gesien is, terwyl…
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Te Rollers blazed their meat trail
Brothers Hendrik (76) and Luigi (75) te Roller have retired after seven decades in South Africa’s meat trade, closing their family butchery business that began when their Dutch father Willem…
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Taxi eis rolstoel: Gestremde man sit nou vas in eie huis
Na ‘n taxi-ongeluk op pad kerk toe sit Rhyno Vollmer (67) vasgevang in sy huis omdat die Wes-Kaapse departement weier om sy rolstoel te vervang.
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Abigail se verlies ná 10 jaar nog rou
‘n Dekade nadat Abigail Bell (19) op 5 Januarie 2016 by Dappat se Gat, Kogelbaai, deur sleurstrome meegesleur is en vermis geraak het, leef haar gesin van Sir Lowry’s Pass…
