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Parklands Woman Stabbed in Cellphone Robbery

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 […]

Canadian Woman Loses R24 Million in Online Romance Scheme: Nigerian National Arrested in Table View

Artistic illustration of a romance scam.

CAPE TOWN – A 42-year-old Nigerian national is facing fraud charges after allegedly swindling a Canadian woman out of R24 million in a romance scam. The arrest was made on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, by the Western Cape Commercial Crime Investigation unit. The victim reportedly met the suspect, known as “Raymond Butler,” on social media […]

Table View Residents Face Recurring Sewage Nightmare

Photos show the extent of the sewage overflow on Sprigg Road, Table View, caused by a pump station failure.

City Confirms Pump Failure, Outlines Fixes Amid Residents Frustration Residents of Table View are enduring a recurring sewage overflow at the corner of Sprigg Road, with raw sewage flooding the area for at least four consecutive days. Photos shared online document the severity of the problem, and residents say this is a sadly regular occurrence, […]

Customer Hit with R149.94 Bill for 6 Coney Rolls, While Another Scores Block of Cheese Marked as Cooked Pap for Only R4.38

Table View resident overcharged for 6 coney rolls.

Pricing Mismatch at Food Lover’s Market Sparks Debate on Customer Service in Retail In a recent incident at Food Lover’s Market in Parklands, Cape Town, a resident found themselves in a quirky situation when they were charged R149.94 for what should have been a simple purchase of 6 coney rolls. The customer, who took to […]

Homeless Man Allegedly Found Murdered at Table View Communal Parking Area

Communal Parking near Flamingo Square. Image from Google Street View.

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 […]

End of an Era: O’Brien Jewellers Bids Farewell to 19 Years of Exceptional Service in Table View

TABLE VIEW – In a heartfelt message to its valued customers, O’Brien Jewellers, a cherished establishment in Bayside Mall, announced that it will cease trading at the end of March 2024. Having been a beacon of elegance and craftsmanship in the Table View community for the past 19 years, the closure marks the end of […]