As the month of Nelson Mandela, July is a time for people across the country to open their hearts and share kindness with others. This was on full display when residents from the King William’s Town community came together to help Acorn…
While many community members spent quality time with their families during the festive season, members of the Lighthouse Church in Acorn Valley rolled up their sleeves and embarked on a clean-up operation instead. In a bid to keep their…
When his shack in the Acorn Valley informal settlement was destroyed by a fire two years ago, Elgin Steenkamp never imagined the struggle he and his family would face. The GO! & Express previously reported that Steenkamp’s shack had burnt…
The spirit of ubuntu was on full display last week when the South African National Civic Organisation (Sanco) handed out bags of clothing, linen and blankets to residents and community leaders in Acorn Valley. Sanco Ward 44 branch…
Breidbach Clinic brought smiles to the faces of many parents and residents in Acorn Valley after organising an outreach programme for sick children recently. About 30 parents with their children, as well as other community members, were…
Residents of Acorn Valley successfully elected a Sector Crime Forum (SCF) recently in an attempt to bring stability and peace within their community. The meeting was chaired by King Community Policing Forum (CPF) acting chairperson…
THE Acorn Valley community has benefited immensely from a health drive by the Breidbach Clinic. Clinic staff paid a surprise visit to the community to provide primary health care services on Monday. Breidbach clinic nurse Brazie Genade…
Last weekend started off on a bad footing for a family of three when their shack at the Acorn Valley Informal Settlement was destroyed by fire early on Saturday morning. Elgin Steenkamp, his wife Debra and son, lost all their belongings,…
THE Breidbach Clinic, in partnership with its clinic committee, commemorated World Diabetes Day at their local hall in Breidbach last week Thursday. According to the calendar of events, November 14 each year is globally earmarked to bring…
Residents protest over lack of housing, service delivery RESIDENTS are demanding housing while also complaining about the blocking of their electricity and poor service delivery in one of the worst protest actions ever held in the area.…
Church group makes its voice heard in Breidbach FROM a distance many may have thought the group of protesters clothed in red T-shirts, dark trousers and red caps were one of the political parties staging a protest as has been the norm…
STILL GOING STRONG: Nana Jacobs, 95, is one of the oldest residents in Acorn Valley and was spotted during a community meeting staged by BCM Ward 44 councillor Sixolisiwe Ntsasela at the Acorn Valley Sports Grounds last week. Jacobs’…
Residents demand graveyard be restored RESIDENTS living close to the old Breidbach graveyard are up in arms with authorities about the sorry state of the cemetery and are demanding that it be properly maintained. They claim the pathetic…
A2A Kopano donates material to play centre A2A KOPANO Incorporated, which is based in King William’s Town, has made a meaningful contribution of educational material, toiletries and refreshments to Happy Hearts Playground in Breidbach on…
CHRISTMAS CHEER: More than 500 children from Breidbach and Acorn Valley were blessed with a special meal, drinks and a gift pack by members of the Assembly of God (AOG) soup kitchen a few days before Christmas. An elated Acorn Valley…
