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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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Mystery Billionaire to Dome Gordon’s Bay

06/06/2026 0
MYSTERY BILLIONAIRE TO DOME GORDON’S BAY: LOCALS UNSURE WHETHER TO BE EXCITED OR DEEPLY SUSPICIOUS …read more
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Wind Wall Exposed as Elaborate Hoax

06/06/2026 0
WIND WALL EXPOSED AS ELABORATE HOAX: MUNICIPALITY WISHES TO CLARIFY THAT IT HAS NEVER OWNED …read more
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Protest hike against the Heldeberg sale

06/06/2026 0
“We are not giving up,” says hiking club, accepting second boerewors roll The Somerset West …read more
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Sunset Tavern Restaurant, Strand – a Strong Local Recommendation

06/06/2026 0
Restaurant Review • Strand • Sunset Tavern Sunset Tavern Restaurant, Strand: a strong local recommendation, …read more
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Helderberg Fishermen Spend More On Tackle Than Actual Fish Could Ever Possibly Be Worth

06/06/2026 0
Financial analysts across the Helderberg have confirmed local fishermen now spend dramatically more on fishing …read more
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New Café Opens in Somerset West

06/06/2026 0
New Café Opens in Somerset West — Has Identity Crisis by Thursday A new café …read more
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Strand Minibus Taxi Somehow Overtakes Traffic Using Dimensions Not Recognised By Physics

06/06/2026 0
Scientists from Stellenbosch University are reportedly studying a Strand minibus taxi observed overtaking traffic through …read more
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Wind Gusts to be expected

06/06/2026 0
Wind Gust Apologises — Continues Anyway A wind gust that struck the Gordon’s Bay promenade …read more
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Helderberg Cloud Formations are the best

06/06/2026 0
Cloud Formation Described as “Passive Aggressive” A cloud formation that positioned itself over the Helderberg …read more
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Somerset West Resident Installs JoJo Tank System Complex Enough to Support Small Nation

06/06/2026 0
A Somerset West man has become the first resident in recorded Helderberg history to install …read more

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