Local Stories
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Strand United se openingstoernooi by Gustrouw ‘n wenner
Strand United-netbalklub, vyf jaar gelede deur Ellen Klazen gestig om die gemeenskap te verenig, het Saterdag (7 Maart) hul openingstoernooi by Gustrouw-sportterrein aangebied waar Goalshooters al drie afdelings gewen het.
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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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Inferno shuts down restaurant at Somerset West wine estate
The Stables restaurant at Vergelegen wine estate in Somerset West has closed indefinitely after a fire on Tuesday afternoon (3 March) completely destroyed the thatched-roof kitchen, though all patrons and…
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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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Smiling Child NPO secures futures for Strand youth
Following a year of intensive foundational preparation, Strand-based NPO Smiling Child has reached a major milestone in its mission to break the cycle of poverty through education. As the 2026…
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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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Joshlin op NATi-verhoog
Die NATi-teaterfees by die Suidoosterfees van 29 April tot 3 Mei in Kaapstad bied ‘n uitstaande program met die tema “Tuiste”, insluitend Eugene as vlagskipdrama met Carlo Daniels, Sandra Prinsloo…
