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Bolander Lifestyle
Rare sighting of Antarctic crabeater sea at Strand Beach
Beachgoers at Strand Beach were treated to an unusual sight on Tuesday, February 17, when a rare Antarctic crabeater seal hauled out along the shoreline, drawing curiosity and resulting in a coordinated wildlife response.
2 min |
February 25, 2026
Bolander Lifestyle
New high school campus in Stellenbosch
A newly completed high school campus in Stellenbosch is set to accommodate up to 1000 pupils, as Apex Education Group expands its footprint in the Western Cape.
2 min |
February 25, 2026
Bolander Lifestyle
Beytell completes Robben Island swim
Gordon's Bay open-water swimmer Johann Beytell, 45, can now be counted among the elite group of only 29 swimmers who have circumnavigated Robben Island since 1987 after completing the gruelling 11km loop on Saturday, February 7.
3 min |
February 25, 2026
Bolander Lifestyle
Boland Pink Walk for Cancer celebrates 21 years
More than 3 000 people came together on Sunday, February 8, to take part in the Boland Pink Walk for Cancer in Strand, says the organiser.
1 min |
February 18, 2026
Bolander Lifestyle
Park marks 28 years of saving abused lions
Ringo, rescued from a French circus in 2008, now lives at Drakenstein Lion Park.
3 min |
February 18, 2026
Bolander Lifestyle
Gunmen open fire on taxi in Macassar
A young man has shared the harrowing account of how his father escaped death and injury while being inside a taxi as gunmen opened fire and killed the driver in Macassar.
3 min |
February 18, 2026
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Cancer survivor turns pain into purpose
Somerset West author Ronellé Foster has taken it upon herself to inspire hope among people battling cancer and those who have survived it.
2 min |
February 11, 2026
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Matrics receive career guidance and resources
Pupils from Klapmuts High School's first-ever Grade 12 class were given career guidance and academic support during a career expo and stationery drive held at the school on Thursday, January 29.
1 min |
February 11, 2026
Bolander Lifestyle
Celebrate Stellenbosch harvest season
The start of the harvest season will be marked by a series of food, wine and music events across the Cape Winelands, beginning with the annual Stellenbosch Harvest Parade on Saturday, January 31.
1 min |
February 04, 2026
Bolander Lifestyle
Stellenbosch University opens new Immersive Technology Lab
In an effort to keep pace with developments in data visualisation and immersive learning, Stellenbosch University officially opened its new Immersive Technology Lab at the university's library on Tuesday, January 27.
1 min |
February 04, 2026
Bolander Lifestyle
Gordon's Bay triple murder: Four suspects questioned
Four persons of interest have been taken in for questioning in connection with a brutal triple murder in Gordon’s Bay.
1 min |
February 04, 2026
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Urgent action taken by SPCA after parrot neglect
Two parrots removed from an apartment in Gordon's Bay earlier this month were later humanely euthanised after veterinarians found evidence of prolonged neglect and severe welfare compromise, the Cape of Good Hope SPCA has confirmed.
2 min |
February 04, 2026
Bolander Lifestyle
Geyser ripple tests: What to know
The City of Cape Town's Energy Directorate will resume testing of its geyser ripple-control systems from Monday, January 26 to Friday, February 6 in selected areas, including Strand, Gordon's Bay, Somerset West, Durbanville, Eversdal, Langverwacht, Kuils River, Kraaifontein (Marais), Uitkamp, and surrounding suburbs.
1 min |
January 28, 2026
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Snake catcher on peak season dangers
With summer heat driving up snake call-outs across the Helderberg, Somerset West volunteer snake catcher Blackie Swart finds himself facing one of the most demanding seasons of his career.
3 min |
January 28, 2026
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Boy's death at Klapmuts Primary under investigation
Provincial MEC for Education, David Maynier, has cautioned the public against speculating that an electricity connection caused the death of an eight-year-old boy at Klapmuts Primary School but said its involvement would be probed.
1 min |
January 28, 2026
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CDC named new medication collection point
Patients who collected medication at Eikestad Hall are now advised to collect it from the pharmacy entrance at the CDC from Monday to Thursday between 8am and 9am.
1 min |
January 28, 2026
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Rhenish Girls' High top achiever
Kristin Williamson from Somerset West was named Dux Scholar of Rhenish Girls' High School for the Class of 2025, cementing her status as the top-achieving pupil in the matric cohort.
1 min |
January 28, 2026
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Assessments underway after Franchhoek wildfire
Authorities have begun assessing damage and determining costs following the containment of the Wemmershoek wildfire near Franschhoek, the Cape Winelands District Municipality (CWDM) confirmed on the afternoon of Thursday, January 15.
1 min |
January 21, 2026
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Class of 2025 celebrate matric results
The matric Class of 2025 is celebrating after the Western Cape achieved a record 88.2% pass rate, the highest since the National Senior Certificate was introduced.
2 min |
January 21, 2026
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Police warn against scam using provincial commissioner's office number
Provincial police are warning the public not to fall victim to a telephone scam involving the Provincial Commissioner's office number.
1 min |
January 14, 2026
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Early grade repetition may boost performance
A new study by Stellenbosch University has found that repeating early school grades can lead to significant and lasting academic improvements for pupils who struggle to meet promotion requirements, particularly in language literacy.
2 min |
January 14, 2026
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School scooter boosts job access
Christmas came early for pupils of Wellington School of Skills last week when their school received its first scooter to help pupils with no transport get to future workplaces.
4 min |
December 17, 2025
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New peace officers to boost community safety
Western Cape MEC of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, said the 19 newly graduated Peace Officers will help improve community safety in Cloetesville, Kayamandi, and Stellenbosch.
1 min |
December 17, 2025
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Pupil to compete in global science event
Grade 10 pupil from Paul Roos Gymnasium in Stellenbosch, Albertus Willem van Niekerk, has been selected as one of only four South African pupils who will represent the country at the World Innovative Science Project Olympiad (WISPO) in Bali, Indonesia, from December 10-13, 2025.
1 min |
December 10, 2025
Bolander Lifestyle
Mentalist new show at The Drama Factory
Acclaimed mentalist Bryan Miles returns to The Drama Factory with his brand-new live show, Elemental, on Tuesday, December 16, at 3pm.
1 min |
December 03, 2025
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Mark Haze live and loud
South African musician Mark Haze will return to The Drama Factory in Strand on Friday, November 21, at 7:30 pm.
1 min |
November 12, 2025
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Celebrating nature and horticulture
Garden Town Stellenbosch event will return from Friday, October 31 until Sunday, November 9, featuring stunning botanical displays, engaging talks, vibrant markets and unique garden tours.
1 min |
November 05, 2025
Bolander Lifestyle
Discover exquisite artworks
Marusa Mason-Sheel, accompanied by two artists, Pieter Coetzer and Taryn Saayman, will display their latest works at a private venue in Somerset West for art lovers at no cost on Friday, September 19, and Saturday, September 20.
1 min |
September 17, 2025
Bolander Lifestyle
Celebrating 20 years with 20km swim
Masikhule, a local nonprofit that trains educators in Early Childhood Development (ECD) in Somerset West, is set to take part in a 20km swim to celebrate 20 years of servicing the ECD community in the Helderberg area.
1 min |
September 10, 2025
Bolander Lifestyle
Waterblommetjie Festival in Paarl
The annual Waterblommetjie Festival will take place on Saturday, September 6, with four wine farms outside Paarl hosting a day of family-friendly festivities from 8 am. Entry is free.
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