Gossip & Reader Submissions
Helderberg Rugby Heroes Of Years Gone By Still Discussed Like Mythical War Veterans
Across the Helderberg the rugby heroes of years gone by continue occupying legendary status despite …read more
Month: July 2026
History of the Helderberg
STORY 14 — The Shape of the Land: How the Valley Was Divided
Before Somerset West was a town, before the N2 was a road, before there were …read more
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The Petrol Price Announcement
A Monthly Grief Cycle The Motoring Desk documents South Africa’s most reliably disappointing monthly ritual …read more
History of the Helderberg
STORY 13 — What the Dune Kept
At Hendon Park in Gordon’s Bay, beneath what looks from the path like an ordinary …read more
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Helderberg Introduces Revolutionary Pothole Colour Coding System to Help Drivers Measure Impact Before Impact
In what officials are calling a “major step forward in urban road transparency” the Helderberg …read more
History of the Helderberg
STORY 12 — The Slow Creep East: How the Dutch Found the Helderberg
Thirty-five free burghers. One hundred and eighty slaves. One hundred and thirty-four VOC officials. Fifteen …read more
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Facebook Problem Solvers
Facebook Group Solves Problem — Immediately Creates New One A local Facebook group dedicated to …read more
History of the Helderberg
STORY 11 — The Year Everything Changed
On 6 April 1652, three Dutch ships, Drommedaris, Reijger and Goede Hoop, dropped anchor in …read more
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Phase 2 Toll Project Announced for R44
Between Strand and Stellenbosch – Residents Now Financially Trapped In Their Own Region Barely weeks …read more
Guides & Things to Do
R44 – Scenic Coastal Route
R44 described as ‘scenic coastal route’ by tourism board — described as ‘a daily trauma’ …read more