18 - The Helderburger

01/11/2026

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[ 31/10/2026 ] The Helderberg at the Movies: The Landscape as Film Set History of the Helderberg
[ 30/10/2026 ] The December Lights: Somerset West at Christmas History of the Helderberg
[ 29/10/2026 ] The Night the Mountains Moved, far from the Helderberg History of the Helderberg
[ 28/10/2026 ] Where Travellers Slept & the Last Rounds: from Ox Wagon to Disco Balls History of the Helderberg
[ 27/10/2026 ] A Bicycle, a Dog and the Freedom of the Open Road History of the Helderberg

“Fish Were Running Yesterday” – Strand Fishermen Continue Missing Greatest Catch In Human History By Exactly One Day

A growing number of Strand fishermen are once again reporting devastating timing issues after arriving …read more

STORY 36 — The War That Changed Everything: The Anglo-Boer War Reaches the Helderberg

The Anglo-Boer War was fought mostly in the Transvaal and the Orange Free State, hundreds …read more

The “HOT ROCK” Show – New SPA Opening Specials

New Spa Treatment Centre Opening Specials – Hot Rock Treatment Really Is HOT Left My …read more

STORY 35 — The Wagons Head North: Pulling Out of the Helderberg and Leaving a Mark

When people think of the Great Trek, they usually picture ox-wagons cresting the Drakensberg, vast …read more

The Somerset West School-Run

An Annual ReportThe Motoring Desk rises early to investigate what happens to the roads between …read more

Lost in Translation on Main Road

MAIN ROAD – Somerset West A routine emergency call for local paramedic Charl Mostert turned …read more

Fudgepackers take over Kloof Street

Half Brothers Brad and Aaron celebrate their new venture.

Beyond the Glass: 5 Wineland Tastings That Offer 4×4 Safaris, Perfume, and Chocolate

When planning a day out in the Helderberg and Stellenbosch slopes, it is easy to …read more

STORY 34 — Vines, Fruit and the Farming Soul of the Helderberg

Featured image: Vergelegen 1931 (These trees, originally planted by Willem Adriaan van der Stel between …read more

Cosy Opportunity

Estate Agent Describes 52m² Apartment as “Cosy Opportunity” A property listing that appeared this week …read more

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