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Helderberg Rugby Heroes Of Years Gone By Still Discussed Like Mythical War Veterans

27/07/2026 0
Across the Helderberg the rugby heroes of years gone by continue occupying legendary status despite …read more
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The Petrol Price Announcement

26/07/2026 0
A Monthly Grief Cycle The Motoring Desk documents South Africa’s most reliably disappointing monthly ritual …read more
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Helderberg Introduces Revolutionary Pothole Colour Coding System to Help Drivers Measure Impact Before Impact

25/07/2026 0
In what officials are calling a “major step forward in urban road transparency” the Helderberg …read more
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Facebook Problem Solvers

24/07/2026 0
Facebook Group Solves Problem — Immediately Creates New One A local Facebook group dedicated to …read more
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Phase 2 Toll Project Announced for R44

23/07/2026 0
Between Strand and Stellenbosch – Residents Now Financially Trapped In Their Own Region Barely weeks …read more
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HISTORIC WIND WALL

22/07/2026 0
STRAND MUNICIPALITY ANNOUNCES HISTORIC WIND WALL: GORDONS BAY ALREADY FEELING SMUG ABOUT IT THE HELDERBURGER …read more
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Helderberg Rugby History Still Officially Measured By Mud Blood Brandy And Arguing About Referees

21/07/2026 0
Rugby historians across the Helderberg have confirmed the region’s rugby culture remains one of the …read more
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ROADWORKS BEGIN, IMMEDIATELY BECOME PERMANENT

21/07/2026 0
Orange Cones Achieve Tenancy Rights After Eighteen Months Continuous Occupation HELDERBERG — Legal experts in …read more
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Loadshedding Evening Concerto

21/07/2026 0
Loadshedding Causes Somerset West Security Alarms to Perform Synchronised Evening Concert Loadshedding that hit Somerset …read more
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The Bag is Back

21/07/2026 0
THE BAG IS BACK: HELDERBERG’S MOST FAMOUS MARINE MAMMAL RETURNS FOR SECOND SEASON Shopping Bag …read more

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