The Cape Navigator

Seaside Community Newspaper

Month: February 2024

Head-on Collision Near Melkbos Private School Leaves Two Seriously Injured

Head-on Collision Near Melkbos Private School Leaves Two Seriously Injured

CAPE TOWN – In a tragic incident on the M19 near Melkbos Private School last night, a head-on collision between two vehicles resulted in two individuals sustaining serious injuries. The incident prompted a swift response from the 1 Stop LIFEMED team, who were alerted to the accident via a distress call received at their control […]

Shelters Urged to Apply for Winter Aid Program in Cape Town

Stock photo by Mihály Köles.

As winter approaches, the City of Cape Town is calling on registered non-profit organizations, particularly shelters catering to those living on the streets, to submit their applications for the Winter Readiness Programme. The initiative, scheduled to run from April 29 to October 31 this year, aims to bolster the efforts of these organizations in providing […]

Concerns Rise as George Man Goes Missing: Police Launch Search Operation

Photo of Sibongiseni Botsman (41) supplied.

GARDEN ROUTE – Thembalethu police have initiated a search operation for Sibongiseni Botsman (41), a resident of Ngcani Street in Thembalethu, George, who was reported missing by his next of kin on 16 February 2024. According to available information, Botsman left his residence earlier in the week and has not been seen since. At the […]

3579 Extremely Late Applications Pour in for Grade 1 and Grade 8 Learners

The Western Cape Ministry of Education is facing a significant challenge with 3579 extremely late applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners for the 2024 school year, as revealed in a recent statement. Despite ongoing efforts to address these late entries, the department is navigating through obstacles such as budget setbacks and delays in […]

Cape Town Residents Urged to Prepare for Planned Water Supply Disruptions from 19 to 23 February

File photo of maintenance to water infrastructure in Cape Town.

CAPE TOWN – The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has announced planned water supply maintenance from 19 to 23 February, impacting various areas in and around Cape Town. The essential work aims to improve water supply infrastructure and reduce water wastage, forming part of the City’s Water Demand Management Strategy. Zero-Pressure Tests and Conditional Assessments: […]

Shaping the Future of Gordon’s Bay: Development Area Neighbourhood Plan

Shaping the Future of Gordon’s Bay: Development Area Neighbourhood Plan

GORDON’S BAY – In a bid to foster transparency and community involvement, the City of Cape Town is organizing public meetings to discuss the draft local spatial development framework (LSDF) for the Gordon’s Bay Development Area (GBDA) in the Helderberg District. The LSDF, also known as the neighbourhood plan, plays a pivotal role in guiding […]

Free Training to Combat Spread of Destructive Tree Beetle

Photo of Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) .

In response to the growing threat of the Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) in various suburbs, the City of Cape Town is taking proactive measures by offering free training sessions to both formal and informal businesses involved in handling trees and plant material. The invasive PSHB beetle has become a significant concern for the […]

Empowering Township Entrepreneurs: SEFA Launches Spaza-shop Support Programme in Collaboration with Overstrand Municipality

Photo by Spaza Shops Owners Association of South Africa on Facebook.

HERMANUS – The Small Enterprise Finance Agency (SEFA), in conjunction with the Overstrand Municipality’s Local Economic Development (LED), has announced the availability of funding for spaza shops, general dealers, and grocery stores through its newly launched Spaza-shop Support Programme. SEFA, as an implementing agency of the Department of Small Business Development, aims to provide financial […]

Fuel Price Shock Looms in March as AA Raises Concerns over Soaring Costs

Stock photo by ALE SAT.

South Africa is bracing for a significant surge in fuel prices come March, with the Automobile Association (AA) issuing a warning that the cost per litre may breach the R24 mark, nearing the record-high R25 experienced last year. The mid-month fuel data released by the Central Energy Fund (CEF) has prompted the AA to express […]

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