Local Stories
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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,…
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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.
