The Cape Navigator

Seaside Community Newspaper

Helihack Operation Ensues Above Newlands Contour: Caution Urged for Park Users

Helihack Operation Ensues Above Newlands Contour: Caution Urged for Park Users”

TABLE MOUNTAIN – In a recent media statement released by SANParks Table Mountain National Park, it has been confirmed that another Helihack operation is currently underway at the Back Table and above Newlands Contour, spanning the area between Hiddingh Ravine and Window Gorge in the Northern Section of Table Mountain National Park. Park Users are […]

Water Supply Maintenance in Camps Bay Postponed to 2nd February 2024

Photo of Camps Bay by Sebastian Canaves.

CAMPS BAY – The planned water supply maintenance in Camps Bay, initially scheduled for 1st February 2024, has been postponed to 2nd February 2024. The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be undertaking crucial work in Camps Bay, resulting in temporary water supply disruptions. The City apologizes for any inconvenience caused and emphasizes the importance […]

42 South African Entities on OFAC’s SDN List

Photo by Alexander Grey.

The South African entities listed on OFAC’s SDN List may be associated with various reasons for the SDN designation, including violations related to US sanctions, national security interests, or associations with individuals involved in such activities. Currently, a total of 42 South African companies, entities, organizations, and individuals have been added to the Office of […]

Urgent Evacuation Underway as Pringle Bay Faces Escalating Fire Threat

Pringle Bay

PRINGLE BAY – In a swift response to the intensifying wildfire threat, Pringle Bay is currently undergoing evacuation as local authorities grapple with challenging conditions that have evolved rapidly. The decision to evacuate was prompted by a series of ongoing challenges that have put the suburb at considerable risk. Yesterday evening, the municipality dispatched firefighting […]

Planned Electricity Supply Interruptions in Hout Bay for Critical Maintenance

Photo of Hout Bay by Mick Haupt.

HOUT BAY – The City of Cape Town’s Electricity Generation and Distribution Department has issued a notice to residents in parts of Hout Bay regarding planned electricity interruptions scheduled for 21 and 28 February 2024. This essential maintenance is aimed at the major Bisschop electricity substation in the area, ensuring the reliability of the electricity […]

Paraglider Rescued After Accident at Gericke’s Point in Sedgefield

Photo by NSRI.

WESTERN CAPE – In a dramatic rescue operation on Monday, 29 January, a paraglider faced a terrifying accident at Gericke’s Point, Sedgefield, leaving emergency services scrambling to provide aid and transport the injured individual to safety. The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) Wilderness received alerts at 17:08 on that fateful day, as eyewitnesses reported a […]

Impersonator Alert: Fake Medical Doctor Operating in Cape Town

Photo by National Cancer Institute.

In a shocking revelation, a criminal impersonating a local Cape Town medical doctor is being sought for conducting consultations and distributing sick notes under the guise of a well-known local General Practitioner. The legitimate Dr Laylah Fayker took to social media to warn the public, expressing her anger at the imposter’s audacity. According to Dr […]

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