Seaside Community Newspaper
The coalition government (ANC/PA/EFF/PBI) in Knysna Municipality issued an apology for a grave error that resulted in the double debiting of residents’ municipal accounts. The municipality now faces demands from concerned residents for immediate intervention to rectify the situation and refund the duplicate payments. Numerous residents were left dismayed when they discovered that their bank […]
EAST LONDON – In a significant development, Zukiswa Wana (52), a government official, has been convicted and sentenced by the East London Regional Court on charges of fraud and money laundering. The conviction follows an intensive investigation and subsequent arrest by the East London Serious Corruption Investigation of the Hawks. The case dates back to […]
SOUTH AFRICA – In an unsettling revelation, the Automobile Association (AA) has disclosed that South African motorists should brace themselves for significant petrol price increases in February. The AA’s warning is based on the current unaudited fuel data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF), which indicates a sharp uptick in fuel costs across all grades. […]
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CAMPS BAY – In a distressing incident yesterday morning 3 February, a Camps Bay woman was attacked and stabbed in the right arm by a street child near the Camps Bay beachfront. According to Peter Flentov, an admin of The Atlantic Seaboard Community Forum, residents and members of a local armed response company provided first […]
In the latest update on the Overstrand wildfires, Day 7 has brought a mix of relief and ongoing challenges for firefighting crews battling blazes in the Hangklip Road/Pringle Bay and Buffeljags/Pearly Beach areas. Night operations were relatively calm, and rain provided a welcome respite in Pearly Beach, cooling down the active fire line. However, the […]
SOUTH AFRICA – In a precautionary move prioritizing the health and safety of its customers, Pick n Pay has issued a recall on three peanut butter brands – No Name Smooth Peanut Butter, Eden Smooth Peanut Butter, and Eden Crunch Peanut Butter. These products, distributed nationwide, have been promptly removed from all Pick n Pay […]
CAPE TOWN – In a significant announcement, the Western Cape Government has named Dr Shaheem De Vries as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Groote Schuur Hospital, effective from February 1, 2024. Bringing a wealth of leadership and clinical experience, Dr De Vries is set to lead the Groote Schuur Hospital team of nearly […]
In the wake of ongoing concerns about water scarcity, the Overstrand Municipality has released the latest dam level statistics for January 2024. The figures provide insight into the current state of key reservoirs supplying water to the region. As of the end of January 2024, the dam levels stand as follows: The recent update on […]
TABLE VIEW, CAPE TOWN – In a shocking turn of events, an alleged well-known homeless man was found dead in a communal parking area at Flamingo Square on Blauwberg Road, Table View. The circumstances surrounding the death are uncertain, with speculations ranging from a possible stabbing to strangulation. Residents are growing increasingly concerned as details […]
