Seaside Community Newspaper
In a rapid mobilization effort, Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) and NCC Wildfires teams have responded to a concerning fire along Tafelberg Road, as reported in a recent Facebook post by Love Cape Town. The Newlands and Kloofnek crews, supported by three Huey helicopters and a spotter plane, are actively engaged in combating the wildfire […]
CAPE TOWN – The civil rights organization Cape Forum has taken a firm stand in the aftermath of the withdrawal of security detail for Nicolette Kinnear, the widow of the late Lieutenant Colonel Charl Kinnear, who was brutally murdered in September 2020. In an urgent letter addressed to Western Cape District Commissioner Maj Gen Vincent […]
CAPE TOWN – The CoCT’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has announced planned water supply maintenance that will result in disruptions for various areas from 29 January to 1 February 2024. The maintenance work is crucial for enhancing the water supply infrastructure to benefit customers. The planned maintenance includes zero-pressure tests (ZPT) and conditional assessments in […]
In a decisive move to address the ongoing waste collection crisis in Cape Town, Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has successfully tabled a motion to suspend the Executive Director of Urban Waste Management, Luzuko Mdunyelwa. The decision, made during a special closed council meeting on Monday, follows the collapse of waste management services in various areas of […]
GEORGE – In a plea to the community, Pacaltsdorp police are urging the public to provide any information they may have regarding the disappearance of 63-year-old Benit Joy Brink-Lawrence, affectionately known as “Bonny.” The missing woman was last seen leaving her residence at Delville Park in Pacaltsdorp, George, on 15 January 2024. According to reports, […]
SEA POINT – Recent concerns have emerged over the potential threat posed to the African Penguin Sanctuary at Boulders Beach in Cape Town due to extensive underwater military explosions. The sanctuary, a crucial refuge for the endangered African Penguin species, is now facing increased scrutiny as marine life experts predict the species could be extinct […]
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 […]
WESTERN CAPE – In a significant legal development, Cape Forum’s Constitutional Court application seeking clarity on the power of premiers to call provincial referendums has intensified pressure on Parliament to enact appropriate legislation for the conduct of such referenda. The organization initially approached the court in May 2023 to resolve the ambiguity surrounding the legal […]
WESTERN CAPE – With the 2024 school year well underway, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) is reaffirming its dedication to the dignity and well-being of girl learners through its Sanitary Dignity Project. In collaboration with the Western Cape Education Department (WCED), the DSD has successfully distributed over 3.432 million packs of sanitary […]
In a resounding victory against false claims circulating on social media, the latest water quality sampling results for Camps Bay have been deemed excellent by the independent South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) Laboratory. The City of Cape Town released the results on Monday evening, 22 January, effectively refuting misinformation regarding the coastal water quality […]
