The Cape Navigator

Seaside Community Newspaper

Month: January 2024

Enjoy Summer Safely: Cape Town’s Community Pools Open Daily Until End of February

Enjoy Summer Safely: Cape Town’s Community Pools Open Daily Until End of February

As the peak festive season becomes a distant memory, the City’s Recreation and Parks Department gears up for a vibrant summer ahead. In a recent media statement, the department outlined its plans to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for residents and visitors utilizing the city’s recreational facilities. Community swimming pools, a staple of summer […]

South African Wrestling Prodigy Seeks Support to Make Olympic Dreams a Reality

South African Wrestling Prodigy Seeks Support to Make Olympic Dreams a Reality

In a heartfelt letter reaching The Cape Navigator, 19-year-old Matilda Kokera from the Phumlani village, an informal settlement in Lotus River, has appealed to the community and potential sponsors for support in her quest to become the first South African female wrestler to represent the nation at the Olympic Games. Matilda, an amateur wrestler with […]

The UFO News You Have to See: A Refreshing Perspective on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena

The UFO News You Have to See: A Refreshing Perspective on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena

Are you ready to dive into the enigmatic world of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) with a fresh and insightful perspective? Look no further than the eye-opening documentary, “The UFO Movie THEY Don’t Want You to See,” presented by Brian Dunning. In a world buzzing with UFO speculation, this documentary promises a journey that goes beyond […]

R285.7 Million Invested in Plant and Vehicle Upgrades for Enhanced Waste Management

R285.7 Million Invested in Plant and Vehicle Upgrades for Enhanced Waste Management

WESTERN-CAPE – In a strategic move to bolster waste services and enhance operational efficiency, the City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management Directorate has announced plans to procure new and replacement plant and equipment valued at approximately R285.7 million for the 2023/24 financial year. Alderman Grant Twigg, the Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Waste Management, […]

NSRI Durban Successfully Escorts Dismasted Solo Sailor to Safety in the Port of Durban

NSRI Durban Successfully Escorts Dismasted Solo Sailor to Safety in the Port of Durban

DURBAN – In a dramatic and challenging operation, the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) Durban duty crew launched the NSRI Durban rescue craft, Spirit of Surfski 6, to aid a dismasted sailing yacht, Fuji, and its solo sailor, Ari Känsäkoski, into the Port of Durban. The vessel, participating in the Global Solo Challenge, had reported […]

Traffic Official Arrested for Corruption: Hawks Investigate Extortion Allegations

Traffic Official Arrested for Corruption: Hawks Investigate Extortion Allegations

Renay Claudine Ruiters (47), a traffic official, was arrested today by the Hawks’ Bellville-based Serious Corruption Investigation team for alleged acts of corruption. The arrest follows accusations that Ruiters extorted R15,000.00 from an individual she had apprehended for driving under the influence of alcohol in September 2023. The Hawks were alerted to the matter, prompting […]

Update: 47-Year-Old Arrested in Kranskop Road Rage Incident

Update: 47-Year-Old Arrested in Kranskop Road Rage Incident

KWAZULU-NATAL – The Kranskop road rage incident took a new turn as the KZN SAPS Spokesperson, Col Robert Mukurob Netshiunda, releases crucial information. Police in Kranskop have apprehended a 47-year-old man on charges of driving under the influence of liquor and two counts of malicious damage to property. The arrest stems from an incident that […]

Vaal River Facing Alarming Deterioration Warns Environmentalist

Vaal River Facing Alarming Deterioration Warns Environmentalist

JOHANNESBURG – Environmental concerns have reached a critical juncture as Anthony Turton, a respected environmentalist, sheds light on the disturbing deterioration of the Vaal River’s trophic status. This technical term, which denotes nutrient load, now poses a serious threat as the river swiftly replicates the ecological challenges witnessed in the Hartebeestpoort Dam, South Africa’s most […]

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