The Helderburger
The Helderburger

The Helderburger

Local News & information from a different perspective

  • The Helderberg
  • Locals & Legends
  • Guides & Things to Do
    • Fork & Vine
  • Talk of the Town
    • Gossip & Reader Submissions
  • Picture of the day
  • About
Home2026July

Month: July 2026

Gossip & Reader Submissions

Helderberg Rugby Heroes Of Years Gone By Still Discussed Like Mythical War Veterans

July 27, 2026 0
Across the Helderberg the rugby heroes of years gone by continue occupying legendary status despite …read more
No Picture
The Helderberg

STORY 14 — The Shape of the Land: How the Valley Was Divided

July 26, 2026 0
Before Somerset West was a town, before the N2 was a road, before there were …read more
Gossip & Reader Submissions

The Petrol Price Announcement

July 26, 2026 0
A Monthly Grief Cycle The Motoring Desk documents South Africa’s most reliably disappointing monthly ritual …read more
The Helderberg

STORY 13 — What the Dune Kept

July 25, 2026 0
At Hendon Park in Gordon’s Bay, beneath what looks from the path like an ordinary …read more
Gossip & Reader Submissions

Helderberg Introduces Revolutionary Pothole Colour Coding System to Help Drivers Measure Impact Before Impact

July 25, 2026 0
In what officials are calling a “major step forward in urban road transparency” the Helderberg …read more
The Helderberg

STORY 12 — The Slow Creep East: How the Dutch Found the Helderberg

July 24, 2026 0
Thirty-five free burghers. One hundred and eighty slaves. One hundred and thirty-four VOC officials. Fifteen …read more
Gossip & Reader Submissions

Facebook Problem Solvers

July 24, 2026 0
Facebook Group Solves Problem — Immediately Creates New One A local Facebook group dedicated to …read more
The Helderberg

STORY 11 — The Year Everything Changed

July 23, 2026 0
On 6 April 1652, three Dutch ships, Drommedaris, Reijger and Goede Hoop, dropped anchor in …read more
Gossip & Reader Submissions

Phase 2 Toll Project Announced for R44

July 23, 2026 0
Between Strand and Stellenbosch – Residents Now Financially Trapped In Their Own Region Barely weeks …read more
Guides & Things to Do

R44 – Scenic Coastal Route

July 22, 2026 0
R44 described as ‘scenic coastal route’ by tourism board — described as ‘a daily trauma’ …read more

Posts pagination

« 1 2 3 … 5 »

Story Section

  • STORY 20 — The Oldest Crime in the World
  • STORY 19 — The House That Africa Built: Cape Dutch Architecture
  • STORY 18 — The Names Still on Every Street Sign
  • STORY 16 — God’s Refugees: The Huguenots Arrive
  • STORY 15— The Names on the Gates: The Early Farms of the Helderberg
  • STORY 14 — The Shape of the Land: How the Valley Was Divided
  • STORY 13 — What the Dune Kept
  • STORY 12 — The Slow Creep East: How the Dutch Found the Helderberg
  • STORY 11 — The Year Everything Changed
  • STORY 10 — The People with Cattle: And the World They Were About to Lose
Beach Dogs Fishermen fishing Gordon's Bay harbour Helderberg Lourensford Macassar Potholes Promenade reviews Rugby School Somerset West Sport Stellenbosch Strand Traffic Vergelegen VOC Weather Willem Adriaan van der Stel WINE Wine tasting
  • Editor: Please see the Menu and select "Guides and things to do". The Fork and Vine will cover restaurants and wine…
  • Stuart: Very interesting, thanks
  • : Where do I see any of your reviews?
  • BlueBulls: The beach is good nowadays but lots of foreigners

In Other News

Roundabout Theory

Local Jogger Stops Mid-Run to Reflect on Life — Does Not Continue

The Strand’s Finest Hour: Local Man Discovers Penthouse Balcony Is Not, In Fact, A Public Viewing Deck

Weather Forecast – Confused but Dramatic

Join the party

Archives
  • August 2026 (2)
  • July 2026 (48)
  • June 2026 (62)
  • May 2026 (24)
  • March 2026 (21)

More Info
  • About Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
For advertising inquiries: helderburgereditor@gmail.com

© 2026 The Helderburger. All rights reserved.

G-BX4M5EVYJT