Local News
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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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Vergelegen bounces back after big restaurant blaze
A devastating fire destroyed the kitchen at Vergelegen wine estate’s popular Somerset West restaurant on Tuesday 3 March, but the estate remains fully operational with plans for a “Stables pop-up”…
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Premier’s First Thursday debuts in Helderberg
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde brought government services directly to Strand Town Hall on Thursday 5 March through his First Thursday initiative, allowing residents one-on-one consultations with provincial cabinet and…
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Van brande na baba’s: Strand-brandweer verwelkom klein Cleo!
Brandweerman Emmanuel Ramjoo van Strand-brandweerstasie het Maandagoggend suksesvol gehelp met die noodgeboorte van Zoë Marias se dogtertjie Cleo nadat sy tydens kraam by die stasie aangekom het.
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Somerset West teen earns international dance ambassador role
Fourteen-year-old Heike Africa-Sylvester from Somerset West has been chosen as a Theatre Dance Association (TDA) Ambassador for 2026, recognising her exceptional talent, competitive achievements, and dedication at Outline Dance Centre.
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City manager goes undercover in Somerset West to expose bribery attempt
A local contractor was arrested at Somerset West’s Waterstone Village shopping centre on Tuesday (3 March) after allegedly offering City of Cape Town manager Lungelo Mbandazayo R1.4 million in cash…
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Intertwining birdlife, geology
Geologist and birder Nick Norman will present “The Woodpecker Mystery: The Inevitability of the Improbable” at Helderberg Nature Reserve Environmental Education Centre on Thursday 5 March.
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Give your books a chapter of purpose
DistrictMail & Helderberg Gazette is collecting gently used books to build a library for elderly residents at Sencit Resthaven in Rusthof as part of CSV Construction’s Legacy Day project.
