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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.

Gossip & Reader Submissions

Phase 2 Toll Project Announced for R44

July 23, 2026 0
Between Strand and Stellenbosch – Residents Now Financially Trapped In Their Own Region Barely weeks …read more
Gossip & Reader Submissions

HISTORIC WIND WALL

July 22, 2026 0
STRAND MUNICIPALITY ANNOUNCES HISTORIC WIND WALL: GORDONS BAY ALREADY FEELING SMUG ABOUT IT THE HELDERBURGER …read more
Guides & Things to Do

R44 – Scenic Coastal Route

July 22, 2026 0
R44 described as ‘scenic coastal route’ by tourism board — described as ‘a daily trauma’ …read more
Gossip & Reader Submissions

Helderberg Rugby History Still Officially Measured By Mud Blood Brandy And Arguing About Referees

July 21, 2026 0
Rugby historians across the Helderberg have confirmed the region’s rugby culture remains one of the …read more
Gossip & Reader Submissions

ROADWORKS BEGIN, IMMEDIATELY BECOME PERMANENT

July 21, 2026 0
Orange Cones Achieve Tenancy Rights After Eighteen Months Continuous Occupation HELDERBERG — Legal experts in …read more
Gossip & Reader Submissions

Loadshedding Evening Concerto

July 21, 2026 0
Loadshedding Causes Somerset West Security Alarms to Perform Synchronised Evening Concert Loadshedding that hit Somerset …read more
Gossip & Reader Submissions

The Bag is Back

July 21, 2026 0
THE BAG IS BACK: HELDERBERG’S MOST FAMOUS MARINE MAMMAL RETURNS FOR SECOND SEASON Shopping Bag …read more
Gossip & Reader Submissions

Foreign Policy for Helderberg

July 20, 2026 0
Helderberg Couple Argues About Thermostat Like It Is Foreign Policy What began as a minor …read more
Picture of the day

Seal of Approval

July 17, 2026 0
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Gossip & Reader Submissions

Wine Pairing Gone Wrong

July 17, 2026 0
🍷 FIELD NOTES FROM THE CAPE Dispatches from our correspondent, who has been in the …read more

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Story Section

  • STORY 20 — The Oldest Crime in the World
  • STORY 19 — The House That Africa Built: Cape Dutch Architecture
  • STORY 18 — The Names Still on Every Street Sign
  • STORY 16 — God’s Refugees: The Huguenots Arrive
  • STORY 15— The Names on the Gates: The Early Farms of the Helderberg
  • STORY 14 — The Shape of the Land: How the Valley Was Divided
  • STORY 13 — What the Dune Kept
  • STORY 12 — The Slow Creep East: How the Dutch Found the Helderberg
  • STORY 11 — The Year Everything Changed
  • STORY 10 — The People with Cattle: And the World They Were About to Lose
Beach Dogs Estate Fishermen fishing Gordon's Bay harbour Helderberg Lourensford Macassar Potholes reviews Rugby School Somerset West Sport Stellenbosch Strand Traffic Vergelegen VOC Weather Willem Adriaan van der Stel WINE Wine tasting
  • Editor: Please see the Menu and select "Guides and things to do". The Fork and Vine will cover restaurants and wine…
  • Stuart: Very interesting, thanks
  • : Where do I see any of your reviews?
  • BlueBulls: The beach is good nowadays but lots of foreigners

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