DistrictMail & Helderberg Gazette

09/10/2025

https://novanews.co.za/fort-hare-university-shuts-down-after-violent-student-protests-destroy-campus-buildings/

ALICE – The University of Fort Hare has suspended operations and intensified police visibility following student protests that began on Monday, 6 October, with at least 6 significant university buildings […]

09/10/2025

The Western Cape High Court has delivered a significant victory for provincial transport authorities, dismissing taxi association Codeta’s urgent interdict application and validating the government’s decision to close several contentious minibus taxi routes in the name of commuter safety.

Western Cape High Court ruling backs taxi route closures for safety, dismissing urgent application by taxi association Codeta.

09/10/2025

Die Ingrid Jonker-gedenkteken by Gordonsbaai-strand is deur die plaaslike inwoners en Afriforum-Helderberg-lede Hanli Stander en Nellie Meyer gedurende Erfenismaand herstel.

09/10/2025

Vyftig jaar ná sy inwyding staan die Afrikaanse Taalmonument (ATM) steeds as ‘n kragtige simbool van Afrikaans se groei, veerkragtigheid en diversiteit. Die instelling vier vanjaar sy 50ste bestaansjaar, wat met die 100ste verjaarsdag van Afrikaans as amptelike taal saamval.

Verken die betekenis van die Taalmonument in Suid-Afrika se kulturele erfenis en sy rol in die bevordering van taalkundige diversiteit.

09/10/2025

Ge**er & Co, ‘n bekende modehandelsnaam onder Suid-Afrikaners wat kwaliteit klere maak en verkoop, het ook ‘n wolverwerkingsaanleg in die Paarl geopen wat sowat 800 kg wol per uur verwerk.
Hierdie aanleg is Suid-Afrika se grootste wolverwerkingsaanleg en een van die grootstes ter wêreld, volgens Ryan Weideman, Ge**er & Co se bemarkingshoof.

Lees meer oor Ge**er & Co, ’n toonaangewende Suid-Afrikaanse handelsnaam wat die grootste wolverwerkingsaanleg in die Paarl open.

09/10/2025

CLUB CRICKET || Local teams tackle AMA T20 season openers.

Hottentots-Holland Cricket Club (HHCC) experienced a mixed bag of results as they kicked off their AMA T20 campaign on Saturday, 4 October, with a double-header against Cravenby and Milnerton away. The weekend concluded with a narrow loss to Primrose, setting the stage for their upcoming league seas...

09/10/2025

In a landmark development that could end one of the region’s most devastating conflicts, Israel and Hamas have reached a comprehensive ceasefire agreement that will see the release of remaining hostages within days and mark a significant step toward ending the Gaza war that has claimed tens of thousands of lives.

Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire, paving the way for hostage release and humanitarian aid in the Gaza region.

09/10/2025

OUT ON BAIL || Former police officer Dillon Klaasen has been granted R2 000 bail after being charged with allegedly selling classified police documents.

Former police officer from Somerset West released on R2 000 bail after Hawks arrest for allegedly selling police secrets for R10 000.

09/10/2025

In a spectacular display of batting prowess at the Holkar Stadium in India, South African opener Tazmin Brits etched her name into cricket history books on Monday, becoming the first woman cricketer to score five ODI centuries in a single calendar year.

Read how Tazmin Brits makes history with most centuries, becoming the first woman to score five in a calendar year.

09/10/2025

BASEBALL SHOWDOWN || Anchoring Pirates’ commanding defense and leadership was Ethan Burgess, who was named man of the match.

Helderberg Pirates delivered a powerful and disciplined performance at Radloff Park on Saturday (4 October), securing a comprehensive 29-1 victory over Westridge Yankees in a spirited local baseball showdown.

09/10/2025

Good morning and happy Thursday!
Sunny, warm weather is predicted across the Helderberg today.
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Minimum: 13
Maximum: 29
Wind: 13km/h E

08/10/2025

The N1 Huguenot Tunnel will reopen to traffic at 06:00 on Thursday morning, 9 October.

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The Huguenot Tunnel reopens at 06:00 on 9 October. Read about the emergency repairs and safety measures taken.