Local News
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Helderberg High learners do their bit
Learners of Helderberg High School spent a day reaching out to those less fortunate at Morkel Cottage Crèche in Strand recently, when they beautified and enhanced the facility’s play area.
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Traffic delayed as concrete mixer truck overturns on Main Road
Traffic was delayed Wednesday 23 July when a concrete mixer truck overturned on Main Road in Somerset West, as diesel spilled onto the road.
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Somerset West dancers fly the flag high at World Dance Movement Festival
Three young dancers from Somerset West’s Outline Dance Centre – sisters Storme (15) and Heike (13) Africa-Sylvester and Kristina van Wyk (13) – returned home as international award winners from…
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Somerset West teen throws his way to African Silver
Somerset West’s own Francois Pietersen has brought home a silver medal from the third Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) Under-18/Under-20 Athletics Championships
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Lieza leaves a lasting legacy
Lieza Pannewitz, a beloved 56-year-old key account manager at DistrictMail & Helderberg Gazette known for her bubbly personality and sharp wit, passed away on Monday 14 July. Her passing comes…
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Bejaarde tehuis besteel: Klere vir behoeftiges verdwyn
Sr. Charlotte Smith van SenCIT Resthaven vra meer beskerming nadat inbrekers klere vir behoeftige bejaardes tussen 18 en 23 Julie gesteel het.
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Two Western Cape traffic officers in the dock over botched bribery bid
Two Western Cape provincial traffic officers appeared in the Somerset West Magistrates’ Court on corruption charges after allegedly attempting to extort money from an e-hailing driver.
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Somerset West sisters graduate together
Local sisters Jemma and Juliet du Plessis both graduated with distinction from IIE-Vega Cape Town, with Jemma earning a Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design and Juliet receiving a Bachelor…
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Top sleuth praised for securing convictions
Somerset West Detective Sergeant Berchill Allies received commendation for successfully securing convictions in two separate 2021 cases.
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Busamed Paardevlei marks Mandela Day with free medical care
Busamed Paardevlei Private Hospital in Somerset West delivered four life-changing medical procedures free of charge to nominated patients as part of their UniversalCare@Busamed Mandela Day initiative, with medical professionals and…
