Opinion

  • Application deadline looms

    Application deadline looms

    As the Western Cape Education Department’s (WCED) online school-admission application period passes its halfway mark, a renewed appeal has been extended to parents of prospective Grade 1 and 8 learners…

  • Canal getting worse, no-one does anything

    Canal getting worse, no-one does anything

    The online article “Soet River canal: ‘Swarms’ spark health concerns” refers. I’m compelled to share my ongoing concerns as a resident adjacent to the Soet River canal.

  • Back to Basics: Lifestyle choices influence risk of colon cancer

    Back to Basics: Lifestyle choices influence risk of colon cancer

    Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month highlights the concerning rise of this cancer in younger populations, particularly Black men in South Africa, linked to Western dietary habits and lifestyle factors, while emphasising…

  • Crime made us so cold

    Crime made us so cold

    In the still of the night her sudden chilling screams bounce from wall to wall, off the road surface, through brush and trees, around every corner. “Help me! Help me!”

  • A bumpy ride for Somerset West motorists

    A bumpy ride for Somerset West motorists

    I do find it rather amazing that, in spite of its being a renewable product, the City of Cape Town cannot obtain any tarmac material with which to repair the…

  • How to change the mindsets of errant property owners

    How to change the mindsets of errant property owners

    A letter writer claims some property owners in Somerset West are neglecting the upkeep of the properties.

  • Glue for the GNU proposed by Matisonn

    Glue for the GNU proposed by Matisonn

    Seasoned journalist, broadcaster and author John Matisonn will address the University of the Third Age (U3A) Helderberg audience.

  • Show furry friends some heart – help AWS Helderberg

    Show furry friends some heart – help AWS Helderberg

    The Animal Welfare Society Helderberg, serving the region for over 70 years, provides comprehensive veterinary care, rescue, rehoming, and community education, relying solely on public donations to sustain its vital…

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