History of the Helderberg
STORY 6 — Flora, The Woman Vergelegen Forgot
In October 1990, archaeologists from the University of Cape Town were excavating the site of …read more
Month: July 2026
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Seal of Approval
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Wine Pairing Gone Wrong
🍷 FIELD NOTES FROM THE CAPE Dispatches from our correspondent, who has been in the …read more
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Should We Race Clarence Drive?
Road & Riders A community poll and a chorus of local voices weigh in on …read more
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Gordon’s Bay Beachfront Ablution Block Closed
Gordon’s Bay beachfront ablution block closed for renovation — temporary facilities installed March 2026, still …read more
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Helderberg Mountain Bikers Appear Dressed for International Space Mission
Residents across the Helderberg have expressed growing concern that local mountain bikers now appear equipped …read more
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Local Weather Changes Four Times in Single Afternoon
Local Weather Changes Four Times in Single Afternoon — Residents Still Somehow Unprepared The weather …read more
History of the Helderberg
Story 5 – Five Trees Older Than Somerset West
Somerset West was founded in 1822. The Helderberg Nature Reserve opened in 1960. The N2 …read more
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Gordon’s Bay Shark Spotting Causes Immediate Beach Evacuation Except For One Determined Uncle
Panic erupted along Gordon’s Bay Main Beach yesterday after a shark sighting triggered a rapid …read more