Seaside Community Newspaper
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
PLUMSTEAD – Residents should remain cautious, warns the City of Cape Town (CoCT) after three criminals impersonated officials to gain access to a Lansdowne home. This incident highlights the importance of vigilance and verification when dealing with individuals claiming to represent the City or political organisations. Similar Incident Reported in Plumstead Despite reaching out to […]
MUIZENBEG – In a landmark decision, the Western Cape High Court has granted an interdict against Metric Storage Containers and Trailers, along with other parties involved, for operating an illegal storage facility along Main Road in Lakeside. The ruling, delivered on Monday, 12 February 2024, marks a significant victory for the City of Cape Town, […]
KAROO – In a promising development, Eskom, the national power utility, is set to restore electricity to the Karoo region by 12:00 midday tomorrow February 15. This announcement follows ongoing efforts to repair and reconnect the region to the national grid. A media statement released today revealed that Eskom has assured the Western Cape Government […]
In a candid statement during the State of the Nation Address, Sylvia Lucas, the former Premier of the Northern Cape and current Deputy Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, remains pragmatic in the face of ongoing energy challenges. Lucas dismisses the severity of load shedding, emphasizing that it is a manageable hurdle rather than […]
Severe weather events, including coastal flooding and fires, pose a significant threat to the City of Cape Town’s (CoCT) transport infrastructure, with an estimated value of R20 billion, according to a recent analysis by researchers at the University of Cape Town (UCT). The study, published in the Journal of the South African Institution of Civil […]
South Africa is shrouded in sorrow as the news of the passing of the legendary actress Aletta Bezuidenhout, at the age of 76, permeates the nation. Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, expresses profound sadness at the loss of a true icon in South African theatre. Minister Marais reflects on Aletta […]
