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Talk of the Town publishes satirical and fictional content intended for humour, parody and commentary. Articles in this section are not news reports and should not be interpreted as factual reporting. While stories may draw inspiration from local culture, events and public discussions, identifying details may be altered, omitted or fictionalised to protect privacy and support the satirical nature of the content.

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TOKOLOS IN MY HUIS! HAVE YOU HEARD?

21/10/2026 0
Newlyweds Fear the Supernatural After Strange Noises and Night-Time Disturbances Story and Photos Submitted by …read more
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MAN DEMANDS DNA TEST AFTER SON STARTS LOOKING LIKE THE FAMILY HUSKY

12/10/2026 0
Story by: Neall Glennis – Helderburger Dad suspects his wife of some seriously barking behaviour. …read more
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PISS & PERIL ON THE PARADE: THE SOMERSET WEST FLAT OWNER FACING A STINKING NIGHTMARE!

19/09/2026 0
EXCLUSIVEBy Elliot Berg, Submitted by L. Kinshella SOMERSET WEST – A local flat dweller has …read more
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Somerset West Primary School Bake Sale

18/09/2026 0
Somerset West primary school bake sale raises R2,340 — cost of venue hire, admin and …read more
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Whale Watching Disaster

17/09/2026 0
Whale Watching Tour Accidentally Follows Plastic Bag for 40 Minutes A whale watching vessel operating …read more
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Resident Starts DIY Project

16/09/2026 0
Helderberg Resident Starts DIY Project — Immediately Becomes Contractor What began as replacing a leaking …read more
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Pedestrians Are Entirely Optional

15/09/2026 0
Strand Beachfront Cyclists Maintain That Pedestrians Are Entirely Optional A cycling culture has established itself …read more
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Helderberg Couple Argues About Thermostat Like It Is Foreign Policy

14/09/2026 0
What began as a minor disagreement over 0.5 degrees Celsius has escalated into what observers …read more
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Somerset West Wine Bar Charges Additional Fee for “Still Water Sourced Locally From Earth”

13/09/2026 0
A wine bar operating in the Somerset West area has introduced a menu that, upon …read more
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Why Your Car Makes That Noise

12/09/2026 0
Only When You’re Not at The MechanicAn investigation into the most consistent and least explainable …read more

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