Charity
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Christmas magic: Nosh for Josh is on a cookie crusade
Joshua Sandy (18) and his mother turned their love of baking into a Christmas miracle – growing from 250 to 4 000 gift boxes this year.
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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…
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Investment brings new classrooms, facilities to Lwandle schools
More than 400 international volunteers are participating in Saint-Gobain’s €75 000 Building Blitz project to transform educational infrastructure at two Lwandle schools, benefiting over 1 000 students through new classrooms,…
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Somerset West community garden marks decade of service
The Somerset West Village Community Garden celebrated its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of helping homeless residents through work programmes while providing fresh organic produce to the community.
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Daredevil dash: Purple parade through Gordon’s Bay streets
Dozens of brave men in Gordon’s Bay donned purple speedos and sneakers for the annual Hollard Daredevil Run on Friday 31 October, starting at Krystal Beach Hotel to raise awareness…
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Photos | Sir Lowry’s Pass drive transforms lives with shoes of hope
Local NPOs Uyanda Foundation and Academy Centre partnered with Samaritan’s Feet SA to distribute “Shoes of Hope” to over 1 000 children at Sir Lowry’s Pass Primary School, promoting health…
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Photos | Putting pedal to the metal for charity
The seventh edition of THE500 brought together Somerset West cyclists and community for a 24-hour fundraising marathon at De Hoop Primary School on Saturday 18 October, celebrating Distance for Difference’s…
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Clear vision after life-changing outreach
Grabouw resident Dora Daniels was among 20 patients who regained their sight through cataract surgery during a September healthcare outreach in Theewaterskloof, where universities partnered with the provincial Health Department…
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Picnic tea to raise funds for Somerset West Family Shelter
Helderberg residents are invited to join the inaugural Great Big Picnic Tea, a heartwarming community event that combines afternoon tea with meaningful charitable support, on Saturday 1 November. The ladies-only…
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Blooming delight awaits at Helderberg Hospice Open Gardens Festival
The Helderberg Hospice Open Gardens Festival runs from Friday 24 to Sunday 26 October, featuring 10 beautiful gardens alongside markets and activities, celebrating Spring while raising breast cancer awareness and…
