History of the Helderberg
Circles, Suites and Sizzling Grills: A Century on the Beachfront
STORY 62 Every seaside town needs a place to arrive, a place to sleep and …read more
Articles by editor
Talk of the Town
The R44 Between Somerset West and Strand
A speed limit inquiryThe Motoring Desk attempts to establish, once and for all, what the …read more
History of the Helderberg
Nails by Weight: The Strand Ko-op
STORY 61 Before it was a place where you could get a milkshake and a …read more
Talk of the Town
The Great Helderberg Number Plate Arms Race
Die Helderburger Motoring Desk (such as it is) There is a particular strain of South …read more
History of the Helderberg
Eight Readers a Day: The Public Library
STORY 60 The Public Library opened its doors on 20 December 1904, in a single …read more
History of the Helderberg
Built by Hand, Run by Heart: The Playhouse Theatre
STORY 59 There is a theatre in Somerset West that has no government subsidy, no …read more
Gossip & Reader Submissions
HOW TO WIN AN ARGUMENT WITH YOUR GPS
By our Motoring Correspondent, Kobus Liebenberg The Motoring Desk presents a practical guide to asserting …read more
History of the Helderberg
The Day the Mountain Became a Racetrack
STORY 58 Gordon’s Bay, circa 1962 to 1965, was a small, quiet coastal village at …read more
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Strand Fishermen Maintain Bitter Rivalries Over Fishing Spots Approximately Two Meters Apart
Longstanding tensions among Strand fishermen escalated once again this weekend after two local anglers nearly …read more
Gossip & Reader Submissions
Cyclist Completes Gordon’s Bay Mountain Pass in Record Time
Cyclist completes Gordon’s Bay Mountain pass in record time — car behind him for 11km …read more