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Franschhoek Literary Festival celebrates stories
The Franschhoek Literary Festival (FLF) will take place next month, once again transforming the Franschhoek valley into South Africa's literary capital for a weekend of bold conversations, global perspectives, and unforgettable storytelling.
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April 15, 2026
Bolander Lifestyle
Wastewater treatment set for R4.7 billion upgrade
Construction has begun on a major upgrade to the Macassar Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW), a multi-billion rand project aimed at expanding capacity and improving sanitation services for surrounding communities.
2 min |
April 15, 2026
Bolander Lifestyle
Janus musical recital to feature Dias and Stoltz
The Helderberg Village Music Society will present Janus: Looking Back, Looking Forward, a recital featuring pianist José Dias and flautist Liesl Stoltz, two of the region's most respected musicians.
1 min |
April 15, 2026
Bolander Lifestyle
Unleash your creativity
Vergelegen's annual photography contest opens for entries
2 min |
April 08, 2026
Bolander Lifestyle
Gracious ageing talk
Somerset West Unitarians will hold a talk by writer, storyteller, mentor, and speaker, Dorian Haarhoff, titled GAGA Gracious Ageing, Grateful Ageing.
1 min |
April 08, 2026
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A call to action for tuberculosis awareness
Ending tuberculosis is possible if communities take action together, the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness said, urging people to test early, start treatment, and support one another as the province continues to record thousands of TB cases each year.
1 min |
April 01, 2026
Bolander Lifestyle
Squirrels Pre-School recognised for excellence
Squirrels Pre-School in Somerset West is being recognised nationally for its work in early childhood development, providing young children with a strong educational foundation through consistently high standards across all areas of learning.
1 min |
April 01, 2026
Bolander Lifestyle
Union-Castle legacy talk
3A Helderberg will host a talk by maritime educator, journalist, and author Brian Ingpen on the history of the Union-Castle shipping line, once a familiar sight in Table Bay.
1 min |
April 01, 2026
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Drakenstein slams power price hike
Drakenstein Municipality has opted to open its proposed 2026/27 electricity tariff increases to public participation, rather than support Eskom's proposed 9.01% hike.
2 min |
March 25, 2026
Bolander Lifestyle
Woman's mission changes lives
Somerset West resident Léanne Keet took a leap of faith many years ago after being moved by the lack of support for Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres, unaware that her decision would make such a profound difference.
2 min |
March 18, 2026
Bolander Lifestyle
Celebrating 15 years of service
HELDERBERG HOSPICE CORRESPONDENT
1 min |
March 11, 2026
Bolander Lifestyle
Fire destroys stables kitchen
A fire destroyed the kitchen of the Stables restaurant at Vergelegen Wine Estate on Tuesday afternoon, but the estate says it remains open to visitors.
1 min |
March 11, 2026
Bolander Lifestyle
Youth empowered
Two-time Rugby World Cup winner Cheslin Kolbe has returned to his roots in the Western Cape through a new partnership aimed at helping pupils from under-resourced communities build confidence and self-belief.
1 min |
March 04, 2026
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Retief joins Cape Epic to aid amputees
When riders line up at the start of the Absa Cape Epic in March, Somerset West artist Rentia Retief will once again take her place, riding for amputees who need support to walk, work and live independently.
2 min |
March 04, 2026
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Level 2 water limits for Stellenbosch
The Stellenbosch Municipal Council has approved Level 2 water restrictions as a precautionary measure to protect local water resources.
1 min |
March 04, 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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