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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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RESTAURANTS CAN BE “RUFF”.

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The peaceful atmosphere of the Strand beachfront has been somewhat dampened this week by a …read more
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THE FINGER LICKIN’ CHEEK OF IT

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You pull up to the window with a family sized bucket and a mountain of …read more
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MYSTERY VOICE TURNS THE AIRWAVES DARK!

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There was a time when the amateur radio frequencies of the Helderberg were a sanctuary …read more
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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: A LOLLY TO MAKE YOU JOLLY

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SOMERSET WEST – In a world of fancy gelato shops and expensive mall milkshakes there …read more
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LUXURY LOCKUPS AND THE JOYS OF PROPERTY OWNERSHIP

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SOMERSET WEST – There was a time when moving into one of the massive new …read more
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POTHOLE PANDEMONIUM!

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There comes a time when every resident has to stop and ask themselves if they …read more
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POPULAR NEW PAST-TIME NOW AVAILABLE IN THE HELDERBERG

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Move over recruitment agencies and online job boards because the real employment boom in the …read more
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HEALTH GURUS FLOCK TO STRAND IN SEARCH OF THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH.

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Forget those fancy boutique treatments and imported face masks that cost more than a weeks …read more
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TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN THE HELDERBERG THAT WON’T BREAK THE BANK

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Let’s be honest, between the price of petrol and the cost of a decent loaf …read more
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CELINE DION SPOTTED IN SOMERSET WEST?

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Seline Deon, renowned pop singer from Upington takes photos with her enamoured fans.

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