Local News
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Dog attack: Case postponed, suspect remains behind bars
The bail hearing for Willie van der Westhuizen, charged after his dogs mauled a teen from Sir Lowry’s Pass, has been postponed again.
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Man stabbed, torched near primary school near Strand
Lwandle police are investigating after a 35-year-old man was allegedly assaulted, stabbed and set alight in Asanda Village early on Friday morning.
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High Court slams Stormhaven trustees with personal costs order in bitter Retirement Village feud
The governance crisis at Stormhaven Park retirement village in Somerset West has escalated dramatically following a scathing Western Cape High Court judgment that dismissed an urgent application brought by the…
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Broadlands Manor owner in court after dogs maul Sir Lowry’s Pass teen
Willie van der Westhuizen faced Somerset West court on attempted murder charges after his Rottweilers mauled 14-year-old Christiano Jansen.
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Explore beautiful gardens while supporting Helderberg Hospice
The Helderberg Hospice Open Gardens returns from 23 to 25 October, inviting the community to enjoy beautiful gardens while supporting palliative care.
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Helderberg Hospice welcomes new chair as Julian Weil steps down
After 36 years on the board, including several as chairperson, Julian Weil has stepped down, with Lyndi Labuschagne succeeding him at Helderberg Hospice.
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New nurse clinics bring affordable care to Nomzamo and Macassar
Two Sha’p Left nurse surgeries have opened in Nomzamo and Macassar, bringing affordable primary healthcare to Helderberg residents.
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Arrest after dog attack on Sir Lowry’s Pass teenager
A Sir Lowry’s Pass farm owner was arrested for attempted murder after his Rottweilers attacked a teenage boy, who is recovering in hospital.
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ACE Models Helderberg clinches top national award
ACE Models Helderberg was named Franchise of the Year at the annual ACE Models National Conference, held at Emerald Resort and Casino in Vanderbijlpark, for the second consecutive year.
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Pioneering winemaker nominated in two Warrior Women categories
Carmen Stevens, SA’s first woman of colour in wine, is nominated as Hunger Fighter and Change Maker in the Warrior Women Awards.
