With matric prelims already in full swing and finals just around the corner, households across the Helderberg basin are feeling the pressure rise. This exam season, Master Maths is sharing some practical tips every parent can pass on to their high schoolers facing finals.

This International Cabernet Sauvignon Day, we are raising a glass to our very own Somerset West Wine Route. Ten farms, each with their own story and flavour. Some have playgrounds for the little ones, trails for the sporty ones, and water bowls for the four-legged ones – all are worth a visit. Here’s our run-through of the highlights reel.

Not every young person wants to take the university path straight after school, or perhaps not at all. For those seeking something more hands-on, adventurous, and global, a career at sea could open new doors. Just around the corner in Harbour Island, Gordons Bay, Black Pearl Yachting Academy is helping local youth step into the exciting world of superyachts.

This past weekend, Somerset West’s own Parel Vallei High School welcomed Pearson High School from Port Elizabeth for their much-loved annual interschools exchange. Over three days, the fields, courts, and halls of PV buzzed with energy as learners competed, performed, debated, and cheered with heart.

For this Women’s Day, we put out a call to the Village to help us shine a light on the women who keep our town ticking – the ones who bring kindness, care, energy and excellence to the work they do, often without much recognition. Here are a few of the remarkable women who were celebrated.

When you’ve got a to-do list as long as Main Road and need a one-stop solution, there’s one place locals in the know keep coming back to: The Trading Post. Over the years, the centre has continued to evolve with the changing needs of the town. And behind this evolution is a familiar local name.

Throughout the Village today, Mr. Mandela's memory is being respectfully honoured through acts of kindness and generosity. We know that the Somerset West Village Garden is collecting dry food items for their gardeners, while the Sir Lowry's Pass Paint Magic mural team is painting alongside the community outside Joyce's Kitchen. And we have one more inspiring story to share…

What’s growing in the Somerset West Village Garden this season? From building an innovative charcoal cooling chamber to mastering the perfect compost pile, we’re hard at work laying the groundwork for the seasons ahead. Here’s a look at what’s happening this season in the Village Garden and how you can get involved.

As 18 July approaches, South Africa prepares once again to honour Mandela Day – a celebration not only of Madiba’s life, but of the spirit he embodied: service, dignity, and everyday acts of kindness. This year, we’re highlighting two meaningful ways you can get involved right here in our Village.

On 13 June, the Village Collective hosted its second annual business breakfast. Founding partners and key Somerset West stakeholders shared their passion and ideas for revitalising the village centre – making it a place to live, work, connect, and thrive.

Youth Day is a time to reflect on the power and potential of young people across South Africa – and right here in Somerset West, the Imibala Trust is steadily transforming that potential into reality every day.

It’s Father’s Day this Sunday, and this year, we’re ditching the default socks and undies. Instead, we’re finding out what Dad really wants. Last week, we sent out a poll in the Village Collective WhatsApp Group calling on Somerset West dads to weigh in. And the results are in…

Some careers begin with a leap. Others begin at the kitchen table, where stories of clients, contracts, and community fill the air over breakfast. For one local real estate agent at Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty Helderberg, her calling was never far from home – it was woven into the fabric of her childhood in Somerset West.

Happy International Burger Day! While the origins of the hamburger are still hotly debated – Hamburg or the US? – One thing is certain: Somerset West is serving up some seriously delicious contenders. So, where are you going for the best burger in town? We took to the streets this past week and put our taste buds to work to answer that very question. So here it is: our take on the 5 best burgers in Somerset West.

The celebration of Workers’ Day this month has got us thinking… where is the best spot in town to get some work done? It’s obviously a coffee shop where the WiFi is as strong as the coffee, and the plug points cater to both two- and three-prong plugs. But which one is best suited to your workflow? Here are our top 6 picks.

Mother’s Day is around the corner – so how are you planning to celebrate the incredible women who lift us up, keep us grounded, and make life a little more beautiful every day? If you’re looking for a gift, an idea for a special outing, or just a thoughtful way to say “I love you,” we’ve rounded up some of the best local spots in Somerset West to help you make this Mother’s Day truly memorable.

If you took a drive around town on any given Monday morning, or even popped your head into a coffee shop or two, you’d notice that business is bustling in Somerset West. Small boutique businesses, big corporate empires, start-ups, remote workers, and everything in between. This Workers Day, we’re telling the story of two local business owners to get a feel for the working culture of Somerset West.

If you’ve been around the block for a while, then Lion’s Square is one block on Main Road you’ll know all too well. The family-run KWIKSPAR at Lion’s Square has been serving our Village for nearly 25 years, and for the owners, family has been a core value since day one. We recently sat down for a coffee with Janine Fourie to find out more about the heart and soul behind KWIKSPAR at Lion’s Square.

Easter weekend is just around the corner, and that means big family gatherings, chocolate egg hunts, and an endless supply of hot cross buns are in order! Here’s your round-up of everything happening in the Village this Easter.

Mr Colin Truelove, a long-time resident at the Helderberg Society for the Aged (HSFA), celebrated his 100th birthday in February 2025. We recently sat down with Mr Truelove to find out his recipe for a long and happy life, and we’re sharing his insights in celebration of World Health Day.