Seaside Community Newspaper
In a bid to enhance urban mobility and alleviate traffic congestion, the City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate has announced the temporary closure of Pandoer Street in Bellville. The closure, effective from Friday, 16 February 2024, to Saturday, 20 July 2024, is part of the ongoing upgrade of Jip de Jager Drive into a […]
SOUTH AFRICA – The civil rights organization Cape Forum has called for an immediate and thorough investigation into allegations of political interference in South Africa’s fishing industry. The organization contends that rumours of undue influence and claims that the industry has become a breeding ground for cadre deployment pose a significant threat to the livelihood […]
In a groundbreaking study conducted by the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Division of Paediatric Dermatology and Paediatric Allergy, researchers have discovered that a rural upbringing positively influences immune development in South African children, whether they suffer from allergic conditions or not. Published in the January issue of the prestigious journal Allergy – the European […]
WESTONARIA – A seismic event with a magnitude of 3.2 struck near Bekkersdal in Gauteng, South Africa, at precisely 20:54:08 on February 6, 2024. The quake occurred very close to Panvlakte, a mere 200 meters from the R93 road near Westonaria, at a depth of 5 kilometres below the ground. The tremor, although considered mild, […]
In a profound and thought-provoking message shared with the world, the late esteemed Zulu Sangoma (healer) Vusamazulu Credo Mutwa called upon humanity to tap into the deeper recesses of consciousness and awaken what he referred to as the ‘mother mind.’ Mutwa believed that every individual, regardless of gender, possessed two minds—the logical warrior mind and […]
SOUTH AFRICA – In a startling revelation, the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has uncovered fake diesel at 70 filling stations across South Africa. However, the public remains in the dark about the names and locations of these stations, as the department claims the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) prohibits their disclosure. The […]
STELLENBOSCH – The Cape Winelands District Municipality (CWDM) recently hosted the Annual Top Achievers Awards Ceremony at Rhenish Girls High School, acknowledging the outstanding achievements of the class of 2023. The event not only recognized academic brilliance but also celebrated resilience and dedication, embodying hope for educational progress in the Cape Winelands District. Ald (Dr) […]
PAROW – In response to mounting frustrations expressed by Panorama residents over neglected road repairs, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has taken swift action. Following a burst water pipe incident last year, the prolonged delay in addressing road conditions has raised concerns among the community. The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate […]
In a determined effort to maintain cleanliness and enforce waste management regulations, the City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management by-law enforcement unit has been unyielding in its pursuit of a cleaner city during the festive season. The last quarter of 2023 saw a staggering 980 fines issued, totalling R1.25 million, targeting various offences such […]
SOUTH AFRICA – The Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill (BELA Bill) has come under intense scrutiny from Cape Forum, a civil rights organization, as it warns that if accepted in its current form, the legislation will undermine parents’ influence in their children’s education, particularly concerning language and admission policies in schools. In a media statement […]
