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A new dawn for Drakenstein’s economy
The inaugural Paarl Travel and Tourism Expo took place at Nantes Estate in Paarl on Wednesday, June 3.
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June 10, 2026
Bolander Lifestyle
Stellenbosch Municipality suspends GoNow scooters
The Stellenbosch Municipality has taken action in response to growing safety concerns surrounding GoNow scooters, announcing a suspension of the company’s operations and imminent shut down.
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June 10, 2026
Bolander Lifestyle
Hayden Proud speaks
Art historian and curator Hayden Proud will present a lecture exploring new perspectives on Impressionism when he addresses members of the Western Cape Artists Society (WCAS) and the public in Somerset West on Thursday, June 11.
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June 10, 2026
Bolander Lifestyle
Help Somerset West police find missing woman
Somerset West police are appealing to the public for assistance in tracing 60-year-old Rika Norris, who went missing after reportedly going for a walk at Lourensford Estate.
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June 03, 2026
Bolander Lifestyle
From youth development to eco-friendly activism
As human rights advocates prepare to take part in this year’s social justice walk in Stellenbosch on Tuesday, June 16, one participant will once again be walking for more than remembrance.
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June 03, 2026
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Stellenbosch University scholars honoured
Two of Stellenbosch University’s leading academics were recently bestowed with South Africa’s highest civilian honours by President Cyril Ramaphosa in a prestigious ceremony.
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May 27, 2026
Bolander Lifestyle
Drakenstein residents evacuated amid flooding disaster
More than 240 residents across Drakenstein have been evacuated after days of heavy rain and strong winds caused widespread flooding, rising river levels and infrastructure damage in parts of Paarl, Wellington, Gouda and Mbekweni.
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May 20, 2026
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Muslim community supports square renaming
The Muslim community in Strand has welcomed progress in the proposed renaming of Ben Friedman Square to Strand Muslim Square.
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May 20, 2026
Bolander Lifestyle
Meet the experts behind the laughs
There are numerous critical moments in organising the Jive Cape Town Funny Festival.
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May 20, 2026
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Celebrating a new Italian culture at Stellitaly
A new Italian cultural organisation, Stellitaly - The Italian Club of Stellenbosch, was officially launched on Saturday, April 25.
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May 13, 2026
Bolander Lifestyle
Helderberg Hospital starts R4m upgrade
The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness says it has begun a R4 million repair and renovation project at Helderberg Hospital.
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May 13, 2026
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Somerset West sewer repairs set for 2026
The City of Cape Town has set a target of December 2026 to complete sewer rehabilitation works along the Geelsloot in Somerset West, but it said delays remained a possibility.
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April 29, 2026
Bolander Lifestyle
#GivingMaties raises R300 000 for food security
A fundraising campaign by Stellenbosch University to address student hunger has raised close to R300 000.
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April 29, 2026
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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.
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April 15, 2026
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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.
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April 15, 2026
Bolander Lifestyle
Unleash your creativity
Vergelegen's annual photography contest opens for entries
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April 08, 2026
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Gracious ageing talk
Somerset West Unitarians will hold a talk by writer, storyteller, mentor, and speaker, Dorian Haarhoff, titled GAGA Gracious Ageing, Grateful Ageing.
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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.
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April 01, 2026
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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.
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April 01, 2026
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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.
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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.
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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.
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March 18, 2026
Bolander Lifestyle
Celebrating 15 years of service
HELDERBERG HOSPICE CORRESPONDENT
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March 11, 2026
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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.
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March 11, 2026
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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