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Bolander editor Carolyn Frost got a bird’s eye view of local dams over the weekend, from a vintage 1946 Piper Cub. Read more on chief greeter, Kruger & Tutu gig and more on sport and entertainment.
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On Women’s Day, which took place on Friday August 9, and during the month of August – known as Women’s Month – South Africa honours the strength and resilience of women and their contribution to society and country.
The historic Muratie tasting room. On Women’s Day, which took place on Friday August 9, and during the month of August – known as Women’s Month – South Africa honours the strength and resilience of women and their contribution to society and country. At Muratie, one of the oldest estates in ...
Sangers Riaan Hunter en Jannie Moolman bring musikale hulde aan Gé Korsten met Lieflike Droom by Die Drama Factory-teater in die Strand op Sondag Augustus 18 om 4nm. Met foto’s, videomateriaal en uittreksels uit van die flieks waarin hy gespeel het en die sing van sy grootste treffers vat hulle gehore op ’n nostalgiese reis.
Sangers Riaan Hunter en Jannie Moolman bring musikale hulde aan Gé Korsten met Lieflike Droom by Die Drama Factory-teater in die Strand op Sondag Augustus 18 om 4nm. Met foto’s, videomateriaal en uittreksels uit van die flieks waarin hy gespeel het en die sing van sy grootste treffers vat hulle g...
A musical journey, The Routes of Sound, directed by Brett Bailey is a new weekend music event that will take place at Spier wine farm in Stellenbosch, on Friday August 23 and Saturday August 24.
A musical journey, The Routes of Sound, directed by Brett Bailey is a new weekend music event that will take place at Spier wine farm in Stellenbosch, on Friday August 23 and Saturday August 24. Each evening six small groups of 30 people will rotate amongst a series of venues on the farm. Imagine th...
There will be a High Tea event to celebrate Women’s Month, where guests can discover more about the vital work being done at Bizweni Centre for Children with Disabilities, while enjoying a morning of fashion and fun.
The centre cares for chidren with disabilities, and the High Tea will be a fundraiser to grow awareness and support the work being done there. There will be a High Tea event to celebrate Women’s Month, where guests can discover more about the vital work being done at Bizweni Centre for Children wi...
Rotary gives to Reach for Recovery
The Rotary Anns of the Helderberg Rotary Club were able to donate the items needed by the ladies of the Reach for Recovery organisation last week. Picture, from left, are Gayl Boon, Mieke MacDonald, Rejane van der Grijp, Roena de Villiers and Chris Godfrey. READ Incompetence, not conspiracy
Die tweede jaarlikse Simposium van Suid-Afrikaanse Komponiste (SoSAC) sal vanaf Maandag September 9 tot Vrydag September 13, by die Stellenbosch Universiteit se Konservatorium in Stellenbosch plaasvind.
Internasionaal bekroonde deelnemers sluit in orrelis Roshan Chakane. Die tweede jaarlikse Simposium van Suid-Afrikaanse Komponiste (SoSAC) sal vanaf Maandag September 9 tot Vrydag September 13, by die Stellenbosch Universiteit se Konservatorium in Stellenbosch plaasvind. Hierdie gebeurtenis, tans di...
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Paul Roos drama pupils took part in the 2024 Fraserburg Logan Theatre Festival. Their productions, Kantlyn and Lugkastele both ended up as part of the top four productions out of the 46 participating productions. In total, Paul Roos pupils received eight nominations in various categories, with Kantlyn winning in two of these categories. Paul Roos also won for the first time, the Best Ensemble. Read more on fondues and music, a cool cat and more on sport and entertainment.
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The Stellenbosch University’s Department of Music announced the start of the second season of the Endler Concert Series, which will runs from Friday August 2, to Saturday December 7.
From left, are Themba Seyisi, Professor Thuli Madonsela, Diane Gahiza, from the Centre for Social Justice. The Stellenbosch University’s Department of Music announced the start of the second season of the Endler Concert Series, which will runs from Friday August 2, to Saturday December 7. Concerts...
“I’m very excited, happy and it was an opportunity for me to meet other baristas and reflect on my journey to see ok, at least I’m growing, I’m doing something with my life, I’m not stagnant. Winning the Barista Battle has shown me that I have the potential and I can improve myself”, says this year’s Coffee MM Barista Battle’s Overall Barista Battle Champion, Shalom Chikanya, from Strand.
Winners in this year’s CoffeeMM Barista Battle Season Two from left, are Evans Chipezeze, from Stellenbosch winner in the Best Latte Art category; overall Barista Battle Champion, from Strand Shalom Chikanya; and top Coffee Connoisseur Austain Zhanota, also from Stellenbosch. “I’m very excited...
The process to rebuild the Southern Strand library says the City of Cape Town, is ongoing with the design process underway, and once this is completed, building plans for the new facility will be submitted.
The City says plans to rebuild a new library on the current vacant plot where the Southern Strand library once was is ongoing. PICTURE: CARMEN JACOBS The process to rebuild the Southern Strand library says the City of Cape Town, is ongoing with the design process underway, and once this is completed...
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Over the past few years, the Cape Winemakers Guild Development Trust has been focusing on including more young black women in their Protégé Programme. Read more on satirical comedy, academic award and more on sport and entertainment.
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Pick n Pay is working closely with Disaster Management in the Western Cape to help the flood victim
The upcoming Spring not only heralds daisies and sunshine, but also the first birthday of Biodanza in Somerset West.
Biodanza facilitators Alan Hughes and Kerry Sandison are celebrating the first birthday of this South American dance form in the Boland and Helderberg. PICTURE: LESLIE GREEN The upcoming Spring not only heralds daisies and sunshine, but also the first birthday of Biodanza in Somerset West. Biodanza,...
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Pick n Pay is working closely with Disaster Management in the Western Cape to help the flood victim
Gordon’s Bay Library hosted a Chess Tournament last weekend, for the beginner chess players between the age of under-7, under-9 and under-13.
Gordon’s Bay Library hosted a Chess Tournament last weekend, for the beginner chess players between the age of under-7, under-9 and under-13. This was their second year holding the event and their registration officer, Mrs Potgieter, plays a vital role by organising more players from Gordons Bay P...
The Somerset West Unitarian Fellowship will meet on Saturday August 3, at 10am, in the Vonke meeting room of Vonke House, 121 Lourensford Road.
Rev. Nima Taylor The Somerset West Unitarian Fellowship will meet on Saturday August 3, at 10am, in the Vonke meeting room of Vonke House, 121 Lourensford Road. The guest speaker is Rev. Nima Taylor, a former Buddhist nun and current minister of the Cape Town Unitarians. Her spiritual journey has ta...
Together we can help.
Pick n Pay is working closely with Disaster Management in the Western Cape to help the flood victims.
The Stellenbosch University’s Department of Music announced the start of the second season of the Endler Concert Series, which will run from this Friday August 2, to Saturday 7 December.
From left, are Themba Seyisi, Professor Thuli Madonsela, Diane Gahiza, from the Centre for Social Justice. The Stellenbosch University’s Department of Music announced the start of the second season of the Endler Concert Series, which will run from this Friday August 2, to Saturday 7 December. The ...
Volunteers of the Angels of Hope non-profit community organisation from Wellington, recently attended an information session on strokes.
Volunteers of the Angels of Hope non-profit community organisation from Wellington, recently attended an information session on strokes. Volunteers could interact and ask questions during the session. Karel Dampies, founder and chairperson of the organisation said the topics discussed were interesti...
Elizabeth Visagie, founder of the community initiative Love In Action, expressed enormous gratitude and appreciation to the community of the Helderberg for heeding to their call for much-needed assistance in the community of Sir Lowry’s Pass (SLP) village after the recent inclement weather.
Pictured above are children of the Johnson and Geyer families from Beaumont Primary School, who made sandwiches after school and then distributed them to children and youth in the Pinetown area in SLP. Elizabeth Visagie, founder of the community initiative Love In Action, expressed enormous gratitud...
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Pick n Pay is working closely with Disaster Management in the Western Cape to help the flood victims.
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Helderberg Baby Saver turns 10, read more change makers, spring dance, winter warmth and more on sports and entertainment.
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A group of just over 100 pool table enthusiasts joined the celebrations of the first anniversary of Sessions Billiard and Darts club in Bellville on Friday evening.
The founder of the club Craig Bouwer, 39, from Durbanville posing for a picture on a pool table. Picture: Sibulele Kasa. A group of just over 100 pool table enthusiasts joined the celebrations of the first anniversary of Sessions Billiard and Darts club in Bellville on Friday evening. The night was....
“It is not yet done” – these were the words of Chief !Garu Zenzile Khoisan, chairman of the Western Cape First Nations Collective, as he spoke of healing and restitution in the country at the 350th anniversary of the death of Krotoa/Eva at the Castle of Good Hope yesterday.
Robben Island Museum council member Dr Nolitha Vukuza speaks to dignitaries and the Khoisan tribes at Nelson Mandela Gateway yesterday. “It is not yet done” – these were the words of Chief !Garu Zenzile Khoisan, chairman of the Western Cape First Nations Collective, as he spoke of healing and ...
SmallTalX and the Franschhoek Theatre will host Dr Ursula Westwood, an expert on Ancient Rome, for a public talk on Wednesday July 31.
The Arch of Titus, built to celebrate the state-sanctioned deification of Titus, who defeated a Jewish revolt in Judea. Much of what we know about Titus is due to Flavius Josephus, a historian closely studied by Ursula Westwood. SmallTalX and the Franschhoek Theatre will host Dr Ursula Westwood, an....
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Together we can help. Pick n Pay is working closely with Disaster Management in the Western Cape to help the flood victim
Together we can help. Pick n Pay is working closely with Disaster Management in the Western Cape to help the flood victims.
#PowerOutage: Theft and vandalism has left Eskom customers in Gordon’s Bay, Strand Somerset West, Railways and surrounding areas without electricity supply. Video: Councilor Norman McFarlane comments on the matter. Read the full story at: https://www.bolanderlifestyle.co.za/news/vandalism-leaves-helderberg-basin-in-the-dark-5b24c7bf-43a3-4950-a4a4-4f01e3a6c943
PICK n PAY OPENS ITS STORES IN WESTERN CAPE FOR STORM RELIEF DONATIONS In response to the devastating storms impacting the province, Pick n Pay has opened its stores across the region as donation drop-off points. Customers can donate non-perishable food items, toiletries, clothing, and blankets at any Pick n Pay store in the Western Cape. Additionally, donations to the Feed the Nation Foundation can be made at any till point nationwide or via the provided QR code. Pick n Pay has also committed R100,000 in immediate aid. Stores are mobilising staff to assist communities in need on the ground. They are also setting up daily food stations to ensure those displaced have access to nutritious meals, which are distributed to the hardest-hit areas.
Together we can help. Pick n Pay is working closely with Disaster Management in the Western Cape to help the flood victims. https://www.pnp.co.za/
Together we can help. Pick n Pay is working closely with Disaster Management in the Western Cape to help the flood victims https://www.pnp.co.za/
PICK n PAY OPENS ITS STORES IN WESTERN CAPE FOR STORM RELIEF DONATIONS In response to the devastating storms impacting the province, Pick n Pay has opened its stores across the region as donation drop-off points. Customers can donate non-perishable food items, toiletries, clothing, and blankets at any Pick n Pay store in the Western Cape. Additionally, donations to the Feed the Nation Foundation can be made at any till point nationwide or via the provided QR code. Pick n Pay has also committed R100,000 in immediate aid. Stores are mobilising staff to assist communities in need on the ground. They are also setting up daily food stations to ensure those displaced have access to nutritious meals, which are distributed to the hardest-hit areas.
#CapeStorm: As the level 8 storm continues to ravage the Cape, we bring you another wrap of some the damage that has been caused.
#CapeStorm: Severe weather continues to impact communities in the City. There have been several reports on flooding, home damages, blocked roads and electricity outages. Heavy rainfall and gusty winds are expected to continue. Residents are urged to be cautious during these conditions. Footage: overnight damage between Wednesday and Thursday July 10 and 11 Various sources
#Competition: It’s nearly time for Cape Town’s funniest night out! The 25th Jive Cape Town Funny Festival! Do you have your tickets yet? If not, you're in luck, because you could win a set of double tickets for you and a partner! Record yourself saying this: If you must cross a coarse, cross cow across a crowded cow crossing, cross the cross, coarse cow across the crowded cow crossing carefully. How to enter: 1. Post your video of your tongue twister attempt in the comments 2. Tag your partner/friend 3. Make sure you like our page Tickets are for Thursday June 13 and non-transferable. #JiveFunnyFest #CapeTownFunnyFestival
#Competition: It’s nearly time for Cape Town’s funniest night out! The 25th Jive Cape Town Funny Festival! Do you have your tickets yet? If not, you're in luck, because you could win a set of double tickets for you and a partner! Record yourself saying this: If you must cross a coarse, cross cow across a crowded cow crossing, cross the cross, coarse cow across the crowded cow crossing carefully How to enter: 1. Post your video of your tongue twister attempt in the comments 2. Tag your partner/friend 3. Make sure you like our page Tickets are for Thursday June 13 and non-transferable. #JiveFunnyFest #CapeTownFunnyFestival
#ElectionDay2024 Millions of South Africans are expected to cast their vote today. Some voting stations have been delayed and others are running smoothly. Voters started queuing before 6am this morning. Are you in line or have you voted already? share your experience with us in the comments below. #ACMElections2024Coverage
#ElectionDay2024 Are you already in the voting queue? Have you packed a snack for the wait? Let us know how it's going at your voting station below. Share your experience, images and videos in the comment section. #Elections2024 #SouthAfrica #IEC
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8 DAYS TO GO! We are super excited to have Mi Casa on stage at this year’s #CTIJF2024 presented by Loot.co.za! Don’t sleep on those tickets! https://bit.ly/3TdhNnW #AfricasGrandestGathering
Festinos, it's almost time to groove to the tunes of the Cape Town International Jazz Festival, happening 3-4 May which will also feature the beautiful Zoe Modiga! Have you got your tickets yet? Buy yours today on TicketMaster > https://bit.ly/3TdhNnW #CTIJF2024 #AfricasGrandestGathering
Cape Town-born composer, pianist/keyboards multi-instrumentalist and raconteur Hilton Schilder is always creating something new! Hilton's mastery of 16 indigenous and conventional instruments is renowned. He has undoubtedly helped shape the sound of what is now known as Cape Jazz. This globally recognized artist has featured on over 40 albums spanning Jazz, Rock, Punk, Goema, World Music, and Classical genres. Festinos, mark your calendars! Hilton is performing at the #CTIJF2024 presented by @Loot.co.za on 3-4 May at the CTICC! Buy your tickets via @Ticketmaster South Africa before they sell out https://bit.ly/3TdhNnW. #AfricasGrandestGathering #CTJazzFest #CTIJF2024
🎷✨ Get ready to reset, connect, and revive your rhythm at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival! Join your fellow festinos on May 3rd and 4th, 2024, at the CTICC for an unforgettable musical experience. Secure your spot now - tickets available on Ticketmaster! https://bit.ly/3TdhNnW #CTIJF2024 #JazzRevival #JazzConnect
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