A R35-million-rand renovation project commencing this month at Helderberg Hospital, Somerset West, is meant to improve service delivery and patient care on its completion at the end of 2024.
All any expectant parent longs for is a healthy baby. The nine-month journey culminating in the awaited arrival of a little miracle with a beckoning cry, all 10 fingers and toes intact, weighing anywhere between 2,5 and 4 kg. However, apart from pure bliss, a Strand mother is overcome with gratitude and joy after welcoming to the world a bouncing baby just shy of 6 kg.
A 22-year-old medical student from Firgrove is appealing to the community and business owners to support her dream of going on a student exchange to Belgium.
Somerset West police are investigating a murder and an attempted murder case following the fatal knifing of an 18-year-old man and attempted murder of his 21-year-old friend in Sir Lowry’s Pass earlier this month.