Local Stories
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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,…
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Helderberg Hospice’s compassion angel marks 25 years of service
Sister Julia Stuurman celebrates 25 years of service as a hospice and palliative care nurse at Helderberg Hospice, where her background in psychiatric nursing and gentle approach has helped countless…
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Jong ma van Strand sing pad oop na Amerikaanse droom
20-jarige Thomalene Phillips van Strand verdien goue kaartjie na Amerika nadat sy beoordelaars by Show Your Talent wegslaan met haar stem.
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Plaaslike fopdosser wil verskil in mense se lewens maak
Miss Drag Suid-Afrika-finalis Tammy Fredericks van Somerset-Wes gebruik bakvaardighede om lewens in haar gemeenskap te verander.
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Jong drome maak saak! – Purple Rose se Strand-konsert help jeug
Strand-stadsaal het Saterdag omskep in ‘n jol toe Purple Rose Collective drie legendariese Kaapse kunstenaars bymekaar gebring het vir leerders.
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Avontuurlustige bejaarde van die Strand skrik nie vir hoogtes nie
Helene ‘Kleintjie’ Krijnouw van die Strand het op 81-jarige ouderdom haar avontuurlustige gees bewys deur te valskermsweef.
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Ingrid Jonker-gedenkteken herstel
Die Ingrid Jonker-gedenkteken by Gordonsbaai-strand is deur die plaaslike inwoners en Afriforum-Helderberg-lede Hanli Stander en Nellie Meyer gedurende Erfenismaand herstel.
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Somerset West surf sisters riding waves
Two Somerset West sisters, Nina and Kayla Bone, are making a name for themselves in the local surfing community after impressive second and third-place finishes, respectively, at the recent Sea…
