The Cape Navigator

Seaside Community Newspaper

Month: January 2024

WC Dept of Social Development Continues Commitment to Dignity and Well-being of Girl Learners

WC Dept of Social Development Continues Commitment to Dignity and Well-being of Girl Learners

WESTERN CAPE – With the 2024 school year well underway, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) is reaffirming its dedication to the dignity and well-being of girl learners through its Sanitary Dignity Project. In collaboration with the Western Cape Education Department (WCED), the DSD has successfully distributed over 3.432 million packs of sanitary […]

Excellent Water Quality at Camps Bay Defies Social Media Misinformation

Photo of Camps Bay by Sebastian Canaves.

In a resounding victory against false claims circulating on social media, the latest water quality sampling results for Camps Bay have been deemed excellent by the independent South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) Laboratory. The City of Cape Town released the results on Monday evening, 22 January, effectively refuting misinformation regarding the coastal water quality […]

Planned Water Supply Maintenance in Strand Rescheduled to 31 January 2024

Strand, Cape Town

STRAND – The planned water supply maintenance work in Strand, originally scheduled for Thursday, 25 January 2024, has been rescheduled to Wednesday, 31 January 2024. The maintenance work, involving crucial water meter installations, will take place from 10:00 until 17:00. The City sincerely regrets any inconvenience caused by this rescheduling and emphasizes its commitment to […]

Surge in Smash-and-Grab ‘Window Shopping’ Prompts Urgent Call for Greater Vigilance

Surge in Smash-and-Grab ‘Window Shopping’ Prompts Urgent Call for Greater Vigilance

The City of Cape Town is grappling with a concerning surge in smash-and-grab incidents along the notorious Jakes Gerwel Drive, with intersections such as Bluegum, Bofors, Jakkalsvlei, and the N2 identified as hotspots. Recent statistics from the Metro Police Strategic Surveillance Unit reveal a notable increase in these crimes, sparking a renewed call for motorists […]

AA Warns of Possible Fuel Price Increases in February

AA Warns of Possible Fuel Price Increases in February

Unaudited fuel data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) suggests potential increases in all grades of fuel, except for illuminating paraffin. The Automobile Association (AA) has issued a press release on the mid-January fuel price outlook, expressing a negative view of the anticipated fuel prices for February. According to the AA, consumers should brace for […]

Cross-Border Financial Crime: Two Suspects Sentenced for Theft and Money Laundering Scandal

Cross-Border Financial Crime: Two Suspects Sentenced for Theft and Money Laundering Scandal

KENILWORTH, CAPE TOWN – In a recent verdict from the Specialised Commercial Crime Court on Monday, January 22, 2024, two individuals were sentenced to lengthy prison terms for their involvement in a sophisticated theft and money laundering scheme. The case exposed a convoluted financial trail that extended beyond national borders, leading to the arrest and […]

Tragic Disappearance at Sea: Khayelitsha Man Swept Away by Currents Near Monwabisi

Tragic Disappearance at Sea: Khayelitsha Man Swept Away by Currents Near Monwabisi

FALSE BAY – In a heart-wrenching incident, a 23-year-old man from Khayelitsha has gone missing after being swept away by strong currents at Monwabisi Beach, False Bay. Despite an extensive search and rescue effort, there are still no signs of the young man. The City of Cape Town (CoCT) water rescue network was alerted to […]

Neglected Road Repairs Plague Panorama for 4 Months: COCT Under Fire

Neglected Road Repairs Plague Panorama for 4 Months: COCT Under Fire

PAROW – Residents in Panorama, Cape Town, are expressing frustration over the prolonged delay in road repairs following a burst water pipe incident that occurred last year. Despite multiple complaints and reported incidents, the City of Cape Town (COCT) has allegedly failed to address the pressing issue, leaving residents in dismay. One concerned resident, who […]

Elephant Bracelet’s Journey: A Tale of Lost and Found Sparks #CapeTownKindness Movement

Photo by Etienne Steenkamp, taken at Addo Elephant National Park.

BLOUBERSTRAND – In a heartwarming display of kindness and community spirit, Celesté Meyburgh’s recent beach discovery turned into a miraculous reunion that has warmed the hearts of Cape Town residents. On a Wednesday morning at Bloubergstrand’s Ons Huisie, Celesté stumbled upon a unique gold bracelet adorned with tiny elephants. Little did she know, this seemingly […]

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