Community Highlights
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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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Local school responds swiftly to viral bullying incident with suspensions
Pelican Park High learners suspended after viral video shows multiple violent altercations between student groups on school premises.
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Blink toekoms wink vir Bloemfonteinse hekkies-atleet
Die 18-jarige Jayden Parkin het Saterdag in Bloemfontein die 110m-hekkies in die vinnigste tyd vanjaar van 13.60 afgeblits.
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OPINION | In Praise of Physical Media
Do you remember Musica? I do. As young as I am, I do remember Musica with some nostalgia. The massive one, where the @home in Canal Walk now stands, was…
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Cricket SA announce packed 2026/27 home fixtures, Gqeberha among key venues
Cricket South Africa has confirmed a busy 2026/27 home season, with eight Test matches scheduled across the country, alongside multiple ODI and T20 international fixtures.
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Gqeberha to host Springboks for second consecutive year at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
After speculation over the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium potentially playing host to the reigning Rugby World Cup winners, SA Rugby confirmed that the Springboks will.
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Charmaine Laubscher stel haar kant van oorstappery na PA
WESKUS – Die onverwagse bedanking van Charmaine Laubscher, die Saldanhabaai Munisipaliteit (SBM) se onder-burgemeester, uit die Demokratiese Alliansie (DA) en haar aansluiting by die Patriotic Alliance (PA), het skokgolwe deur…
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Kariega schools grow table tennis
Table tennis in Kariega and Despatch is growing, led by coach Julian Horne, who aims to enhance school participation despite challenges like limited resources and transportation.
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Somerset West Girls’ Brigade marks 90 years
The Church Street Methodist church’s 1st Somerset West Girls’ Brigade Company celebrates 90 years of transforming young lives through Christian values, growing from a local church group established in 1936…
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Strand literary gem: Post box restored from rust to reading riches
Strand couple Leslie and Sanette Thiart transformed a neglected, rust-damaged post box on the corner of Melkbaai Street and Beach Road into a thriving community street library operating on a…
