1.0DistrictMail & Helderberg Gazettehttps://novanews.co.za/districtmailhelderbergJetty’s fate decidedrich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="LGIYNHZu5J"><a href="https://novanews.co.za/districtmailhelderberg/jettys-fate-decided-20221206-2/">Jetty’s fate decided</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://novanews.co.za/districtmailhelderberg/jettys-fate-decided-20221206-2/embed/#?secret=LGIYNHZu5J" width="600" height="338" title="“Jetty’s fate decided” — DistrictMail & Helderberg Gazette" data-secret="LGIYNHZu5J" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script>
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https://novanews.co.za/districtmailhelderberg/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/034ebdf48b694ebfb8d35dffae671eb3.jpg16201080Demolition of derelict sections of the Strand jetty, which started on Monday (5 December), marked the end of an era for the community, many of whom reacted with dismay and disappointment that one of the Helderberg’s most recognisable landmarks would soon be no more. Although only sections of the dilapidated structure are being removed, the entire shape of the linear jetty is now dotted with gaps and it appears to be only a matter of time before the rest follow suit.