Local Stories
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Six amputees saddle up for Epic ride
Somerset West artist and amputee athlete Rentia Retief is one of six riders participating in Össur South Africa’s “What’s Your Epic?” campaign, preparing for the 692km Absa Cape Epic mountain…
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Gordonsbaai-meisie (8) kry engelvlerkies
Livenia Appollis (8), ‘n behulpsame graad-2-leerder aan Temperance Town Primêre Skool, is Dinsdagaand op Sir Lowry’s Pass-pad dood toe ‘n 24-jarige bestuurder haar met sy voertuig getref het terwyl sy…
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National Green Lung initiative launched at Somerset West estate
South Africa’s tourism and travel industry launched the Green Lung at Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West on Tuesday 3 February, a national sustainability initiative led by Sigma International that…
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Western Cape honours 2025 matric top achievers after record-breaking results
The Western Cape achieved its highest pass rate of 88,2% up from the record-breaking 86,6% in 2024. The province’s bachelor’s pass rate increased to 49,2%.
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Local line dancers off to UK for world championship quest
Five line dancers from the Helderberg have earned spots at the ‘Oscars of line dancing’ in Blackpool, but need community support to fund their UK trip.
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Grabouw police is top-tier
Grabouw Police Station was named Best Colonel (Level 12) Station in the Western Cape at the provincial Excellence Awards Ceremony on Friday 17 January, recognising the collective efforts of all…
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Somerset West resident (90) retires after 26-year legal career
Somerset West’s remarkable Marié Swart celebrated her 90th birthday and retirement after an extraordinary 26-year career at Miller Bosman Le Roux Attorneys, where she handled nearly R1 billion in commercial…
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Custom-built trap boosts rescue efforts for local animal hero
A significant boost to local animal-rescue efforts was celebrated this week following the donation of a custom-built animal trap to animal lover Kyle Girodo, a result of community networking and…
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Somerset West local rakes in national title for women in DIY
Somerset West resident Elle Franco has been named one of three national winners of the prestigious 2025 Brights Women in DIY Excellence Awards for her decade-long commitment to democratising home…
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Somerset West grandpa’s special delivery
A 69-year-old Somerset West grandfather named Mark Pennells became a TikTok sensation after his video dressed as “Mr Sixty60” in a complete Checkers delivery outfit garnered nearly 100 000 views,…
