Seaside Community Newspaper
HERMANUS – A new bulk Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) depot, the Gas Hub, will soon open in the Hermanus Business Park. As part of safety regulations, a siren test will be conducted on Friday, April 5, 2024, between 12:00 and 13:00. The siren, which will be very loud, is expected to be audible within a […]
Virginia Dawn Wilscot, 60, was convicted on 25 March 2024 by the Bellville Specialised Commercial Crimes Court for fraud, theft, forgery and uttering. The court heard that between 2012 and 2017, Wilscot posed as a registered agent who could buy houses and vehicles at auction for her victims. She allegedly presented them with fake and […]
A massive search and rescue operation is currently underway for six fishermen who are missing at sea off the coast of South Africa. The men believed to be from the Hout Bay and Hawston areas, were last seen aboard a grey Ballistic 7.8 meter RHIB (rigid hull inflatable boat) named “Berta Fishing Experience.” The National […]
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis officially marked the completion of the R2 billion upgrade of the Zandvliet Waste Water Treatment Works on Wednesday, March 20. The project represents a major investment in sanitation infrastructure for the city, particularly benefiting lower-income households in the eastern regions. The upgrade expands the plant’s treatment capacity from 72 to […]
HERMANUS – Voëlklip and Kammabaai beaches in the popular coastal town of Hermanus have been temporarily closed due to a shark sighting on March 20, 2024. The closure comes after lifeguards observed sharks swimming close to the shore, posing a potential risk to swimmers. In a statement released by authorities, the beach closure is a […]
A swift response by Cape Town Law Enforcement officers led to the arrest of four armed robbery suspects shortly after they targeted the Telkom store in Sea Point this morning. Officers were alerted to the robbery in progress. Upon patrolling the area, they identified a vehicle matching the witness descriptions and apprehended the suspects. Two […]
DURBANVILLE – Curro Langebaan is celebrating the impressive victory of one of its students, Jayden Naude. Over the weekend, Jayden secured a first-place finish in his age group (9-10 years) at the prestigious SA Kids Golf Tournament held in Durbanville. The school expressed their immense pride in Jayden’s achievement, stating, “We are extremely proud of […]
WESTERN CAPE – Two South African Police Service (SAPS) members received prison sentences for their role in a 2011 corruption scandal involving the seizure of illicit cigarettes. Wilfred Martin (56) and Shaun Farmer (43) were found guilty of fraud and defeating the ends of justice after they failed to properly register all confiscated goods from […]
TABLE VIEW – Police were called to a brutal crime scene at the corners of Gie- and Circle Road in Parklands shortly before 20:00 on Sunday, March 17th, 2024. Upon arrival, officers discovered an unidentified woman suffering from multiple stab wounds. The officers’ immediate focus was securing medical help for the victim, who was rushed […]
HERMANUS – Juan Streicher, a Grade 10 student at Hermanus High School, continues to make waves in the karate world. After earning his Black Belt in November 2023, Juan showcased his skills at the Western Province Championships on March 9th, 2024. Juan’s hard work and dedication paid off, as he secured a Gold Medal for […]
