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  • [ 28/10/2026 ] Where Travellers Slept & the Last Rounds: from Ox Wagon to Disco Balls History of the Helderberg
  • [ 27/10/2026 ] A Bicycle, a Dog and the Freedom of the Open Road History of the Helderberg
  • [ 26/10/2026 ] Die Kalfies: A Thing Made in 1833 History of the Helderberg
  • [ 24/10/2026 ] The Voice in the Shower: Manuel Escórcio and Helderberg College History of the Helderberg
  • [ 22/10/2026 ] The Poet of the Sea: Ingrid Jonker and Gordon’s Bay History of the Helderberg
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Beyond the Glass: 5 Wineland Tastings That Offer 4×4 Safaris, Perfume, and Chocolate

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When planning a day out in the Helderberg and Stellenbosch slopes, it is easy to …read more
History of the Helderberg

STORY 34 — Vines, Fruit and the Farming Soul of the Helderberg

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Featured image: Vergelegen 1931 (These trees, originally planted by Willem Adriaan van der Stel between …read more
History of the Helderberg

STORY 15— The Names on the Gates: The Early Farms of the Helderberg

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A farm is a piece of land with a name. The name usually tells you …read more
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History of the Helderberg

STORY 14 — The Shape of the Land: How the Valley Was Divided

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Before Somerset West was a town, before the N2 was a road, before there were …read more
Guides & Things to Do

A Rainy Day in The Helderberg – Your Complete Guide

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Fourteen genuinely enriching ways to spend a wet Saturday in Somerset West, Strand and Gordon’s …read more
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