Seaside Community Newspaper
The University of Cape Town (UCT) welcomed a cohort of 4,500 first-year students as they embark on their academic journey at the institution. The eagerly anticipated First-Year Campus Reception (FYCR) took place from January 27 to January 29 at the Sports Centre on the upper campus. The FYCR introduced a few years ago, plays a […]
GEORGE – The Western Cape Department of Infrastructure (DOI) provided an update on the status of Montagu Pass and Seven Passes Road, two crucial routes that have been closed due to unprecedented flood damage during the winter of 2023. The DOI, responsible for the restoration of damaged roads, outlined their priority criteria, focusing on traffic […]
In a recent interview with Homeless in Cape Town, Aaron Engelbrecht, a 29-year-old motorcycle mechanic originally from Johannesburg, shared the heartbreaking story of how social services removed his year-old son from their custody without a valid reason. The Cape Navigator is committed to investigating the story to bring answers to the parents who claim that […]
CAPE TOWN – In a heartfelt revelation, Erica Williamson, a member of the Atlantic Seaboard Community Forum, shared a video by a YouTube channel called Homeless in Cape Town featuring an interview with a homeless man named Matt Stringer. Originally from Johannesburg, Matt found himself on the streets of Cape Town after a job interview […]
The City of Cape Town has officially teamed up with Comic-Con Cape Town for a dynamic trilogy of pop culture events, solidifying their partnership with a resounding Council resolution on event sponsorship. The City’s Events Department has received approval to enter into a three-year agreement, marking the beginning of a collaborative journey that will see […]
OVERBERG – In a recent development surrounding the ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities within the Overstrand Municipality’s Housing Department, the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) has submitted its comprehensive report to President Cyril Ramaphosa for review. Overstrand Municipal Manager, Dean O’Neill, confirmed that the report is currently under examination by the President before its public disclosure. […]
South Africa closed out 2023 on a positive note, achieving a trade surplus of R14.1 billion in December. This surplus was driven by exports totalling R164.0 billion and imports amounting to R149.9 billion, including trade with Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, and Namibia (BELN). Yearly Overview For the entire year of 2023 (from January to December), South […]
FREE STATE – In a major crackdown on corruption within the licensing system, eleven officials are set to appear in the Bloemfontein Magistrates Court on Tuesday. The arrests, made in Ladybrand (Free State), Elukwatini (Mpumalanga), and Rayton (Gauteng), follow a meticulous three-year investigation by the National Traffic Anti-Corruption Unit of the Road Traffic Management Corporation […]
The City of Cape Town has simplified building and development inquiries by introducing a centralized phone number. Residents and developers can now dial 021 401 4702 for all related questions, streamlining a process that was previously more complex. “We want to make doing business with the City as easy as possible,” said Alderman Eddie Andrews, […]
PRETORIA – In a major legal setback, renowned South African musician Arthur Mafokate has lost his court battle to have his luxury Midrand guest house released from a preservation order. The Pretoria High Court dismissed Mafokate’s application, citing allegations of his involvement in a National Lotteries Commission (NLC) fraud and corruption scandal. The preservation order […]
