History of the Helderberg
STORY 41 — The Guns Above the Steenbras River Mouth
Featured image: Typical 6-inch breech-loading guns used c1938 Today, motorists speeding along the scenic coastal …read more
Month: August 2026
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Helderberg Basin Water Pressure
Helderberg Basin water pressure ‘within acceptable norms’ confirms municipality — residents confirm their showers disagree …read more
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Local Man Says “Quick Trip to Builders Suppliers” — Returns Emotionally Changed
A local resident described by his wife as “perfectly functional before 9am and usually fine …read more
History of the Helderberg
STORY 40 — World War II Comes to the Helderberg
When war broke out in September 1939, the Helderberg was still largely a region of …read more
History of the Helderberg
STORY 39 — The War Beneath the Water: False Bay Goes to War
For most people in Somerset West, The Strand and Gordon’s Bay, the Second World War …read more
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How To Choose The “Best School” In the Helderberg Without Losing Your Sanity Or Mortgaging A Kidney
Every year thousands of Helderberg parents begin the sacred regional tradition known as:Trying To Find …read more
Fork & Vine
The Cozy Guide: Helderberg Wineries with Massive Fireplaces and Winter Soups
When the cold winter rains hit the Cape, the ideal wine farm shifts from sunny …read more
History of the Helderberg
STORY 38 — The Shipwrecks of False Bay
False Bay earned its name from navigators who mistook Cape Hangklip, the headland at its …read more
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The Backseat Driver
A Character StudyAn investigation into the passenger who has not held a licence since 1987 …read more
History of the Helderberg
STORY 37 — From Lithuania to The Strand: The Journey Nobody Talks About
Picture a small town in Lithuania in 1900. Narrow wooden buildings packed close together. A …read more