Seaside Community Newspaper
PAROW – In response to mounting frustrations expressed by Panorama residents over neglected road repairs, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has taken swift action. Following a burst water pipe incident last year, the prolonged delay in addressing road conditions has raised concerns among the community. The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate […]
In a determined effort to maintain cleanliness and enforce waste management regulations, the City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management by-law enforcement unit has been unyielding in its pursuit of a cleaner city during the festive season. The last quarter of 2023 saw a staggering 980 fines issued, totalling R1.25 million, targeting various offences such […]
SOUTH AFRICA – The Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill (BELA Bill) has come under intense scrutiny from Cape Forum, a civil rights organization, as it warns that if accepted in its current form, the legislation will undermine parents’ influence in their children’s education, particularly concerning language and admission policies in schools. In a media statement […]
The coalition government (ANC/PA/EFF/PBI) in Knysna Municipality issued an apology for a grave error that resulted in the double debiting of residents’ municipal accounts. The municipality now faces demands from concerned residents for immediate intervention to rectify the situation and refund the duplicate payments. Numerous residents were left dismayed when they discovered that their bank […]
EAST LONDON – In a significant development, Zukiswa Wana (52), a government official, has been convicted and sentenced by the East London Regional Court on charges of fraud and money laundering. The conviction follows an intensive investigation and subsequent arrest by the East London Serious Corruption Investigation of the Hawks. The case dates back to […]
SOUTH AFRICA – In an unsettling revelation, the Automobile Association (AA) has disclosed that South African motorists should brace themselves for significant petrol price increases in February. The AA’s warning is based on the current unaudited fuel data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF), which indicates a sharp uptick in fuel costs across all grades. […]
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CAMPS BAY – In a distressing incident yesterday morning 3 February, a Camps Bay woman was attacked and stabbed in the right arm by a street child near the Camps Bay beachfront. According to Peter Flentov, an admin of The Atlantic Seaboard Community Forum, residents and members of a local armed response company provided first […]
In the latest update on the Overstrand wildfires, Day 7 has brought a mix of relief and ongoing challenges for firefighting crews battling blazes in the Hangklip Road/Pringle Bay and Buffeljags/Pearly Beach areas. Night operations were relatively calm, and rain provided a welcome respite in Pearly Beach, cooling down the active fire line. However, the […]
In a solemn announcement, Acting President H.E. Dr. Nangolo Mbumba conveyed the heartbreaking news of the passing of Namibia’s President, Hage G. Geingob. The distinguished leader, revered for his role in the liberation struggle, constitution-building, and as a pillar of the Namibian nation, breathed his last at Lady Pohamba Hospital. Dr. Geingob, surrounded by his […]
