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History beyond the textbooks: Helderberg youth to research local “Grassroots Heroes”
The Helderberg Residents Concern Group, in collaboration with the Helderberg Youth Academy, has announced a comprehensive research project aimed at documenting the history of local sports clubs and the pivotal roles played by administrators and athletes during the apartheid era.
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Helderberg icon Doreen Wright Celebrates 94 Years
This local legend celebrated her 94th birthday on Sunday (25 January), marking nearly a century of activism, education, and an unwavering commitment to the youth of the local community.
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Rising star Gia Schiedekat dances toward global stage dream
Eleven-year-old dancer Gia Schiedekat has qualified to represent South Africa at an international dance competition in Croatia this May and is seeking community support through crowdfunding to make this dream opportunity a reality.
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CNH Industrial launches major green initiative in Strand
CNH Industrial and its brand CASE Construction Equipment officially launched the CNH Beach Care Project in South Africa on Friday 5 December, bringing its global environmental stewardship initiative to Strand’s Main Beach, with a commitment to long-term education and coastline…
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New rugby history highlights those who ‘broke down the barriers in sport’
A powerful new book, South African Rugby: Untold Stories from a Divided Nation, seeks to correct the omissions of history by finally giving voice to the 45 former national non-racial rugby stars who sacrificed personal glory for principle under apartheid.
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From the streets to the classroom: Smiling Child NPO restores hope for local youth
A wave of real hope, real progress and real futures is sweeping through the lives of vulnerable children in the Strand community, thanks to the dedicated efforts of NPO Smiling Child.
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Somerset West waste warrior wins!
Somerset West environmental enterprise Circular Homes, founded by Natashia de Wet, won top three recognition in Voelgoed’s Inspirasievrou 2025 awards for their innovative bokashi fermentation system that has diverted over 200 tons of food waste from landfills, including a seven-year…
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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, inspiring him to encourage others his age to embrace new…
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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.