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Juan Boucher to Perform Live in Lourensford Wine Estate's Atmospheric Cellar This August

Juan Boucher will perform live at Lourensford Wine Estate's historic cellar in Somerset West on 21 August. Here's what…

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Mozambik Somerset West Relocates from The Sanctuary to Somerset Mall

Mozambik Somerset West has officially closed its doors at The Sanctuary Shopping Centre and is preparing to welcome…

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The Real Cheese & Deli Opens at The Trading Post in Somerset West

The Real Cheese & Deli has opened at The Trading Post in Somerset West, offering handcrafted South African cheeses,…

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NoodleBox Is Bringing Handmade Asian Flavours to Somerset West

NoodleBox has confirmed it is opening in Somerset West, bringing its handmade preservative-free noodles, bao buns and…

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Freedom Adventure Park Somerset Mall: New Indoor Adventure Experience Coming to Somerset West

Freedom Adventure Park is opening at Somerset Mall in Somerset West with a brand-new fully themed South African-first…

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Port and Starboard Wool and Hobby Shop Relocates to Larger Harbour Island Store in Gordon's Bay

Crafters, knitters and model-building enthusiasts have another reason to visit Harbour Island, with Port and Starboard…

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PathCare Opens New Patient Centre on Gordons Bay Road in Strand

PathCare has opened a new Patient Centre at 36 Gordons Bay Road in Strand, offering blood tests and professional…

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M Co & Bistro to Relocate from Gordon's Bay Mall to Greenbay Lifestyle Centre

M Co & Bistro will close its Gordon's Bay Mall restaurant on 11 July 2026 before relocating to new premises at…

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Vendor Applications Now Open for Lourensford Market's 2026/2027 Season

Lourensford Market has opened vendor applications for its 2026/2027 season, inviting food vendors, artisans, designers…

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News Cafe Somerset West Brings Late-Night Dining to The Sanctuary in Firgrove Rural

The popular News Cafe franchise has opened at Shop G14 on Niblick Way in Firgrove Rural, offering all-day dining,…

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We Tried Both Food Lover's Market Stores in Somerset West — Why Vergelegen Plein Became Our Go-To Grocery Store

Why the slightly longer drive to Vergelegen Plein has replaced our usual Somerset West grocery routine for a more…

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A family morning at Curro Somerset West's Winter Cookies and Crafts at Waterstone Village

We joined Curro Somerset West Sitari Estate's Winter Cookies and Crafts at Waterstone Village for a morning of cookies,…

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I’m a wife, mother and local publisher who traded Johannesburg and two years abroad for life in Somerset West. Through HelderbergStuff, I share lifestyle stories, local discoveries and noteworthy developments across Somerset West, Strand and Gordon’s Bay. For media and collaboration enquiries: marina@helderbergstuff.co.za

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