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Scarlett dominates on a national stage
Twelve-year-old Scarlett van der Merwe has achieved what many seasoned models can only dream of – claiming four pageant titles in a single day. Competing in the Miss Teen SA 2025 event hosted by Pageants SA in Johannesburg on Monday…
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Pastor’s new book offers hope to end generational negativity
For Pastor Philip Adewumi breaking negative cycles is a life mission that has given rise to a powerful new book, Break that Cycle.
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Advertorial: Salt Day Spa in Gordon’s Bay for serenity with opulence
Celebrating its first anniversary, this unique lifestyle spa concept, which offers a truly luxurious experience, has special offers designed to pay tribute to its loyal client base and to welcome newcomers.
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Onnie ondanks oë
Die 25-jarige Veronique de Koeker van Macassar het in die skadu van ‘n pynlike, kroniese oogtoestand ‘n merkwaardige akademiese mylpaal bereik deur vroeër vandeesmaand met ‘n Baccalaureus in Onderwys (B.Ed.) grondslagfase-graad met ‘n indrukwekkende ses onderskeidings te gradueer.
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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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Concerns over stormwater upgrade at John Rumble Park, Somerset West
The municipality’s Catchment, Stormwater and River Management Branch (CSRM) is advancing plans to upgrade stormwater infrastructure in the Geelsloot catchment, a sub-area of the larger Lourens River catchment in the Helderberg district.
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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 Harvest Cape Crown competition in Kommetjie.
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Lulu Girls sparkle in debut season
The St George’s RFC women’s team has made an extraordinary impact in its debut season, reaching the quarter-finals of the challenging Western Province Rugby Football Union (WPRFU) Women’s Super League A.
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Making AI accessible for over 60s
While the world of artificial intelligence (AI) has been dominated by high-profile corporate conferences and tech jargon, a Helderberg resident is taking a different approach, focusing on a group often left behind: senior citizens.
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‘First fix sewage issues’ – Somerset West Residents object to Geelsloot upgrade
A petition by residents of the Helderberg district has brought to light a growing conflict with the City of Cape Town over a proposed flood-alleviation project in the Geelsloot catchment area, citing environmental degradation. According to the City, the project…