Seaside Community Newspaper
OVERBERG – The iconic Cape Town Cycle Tour is just days away, and excitement is building among cyclists from the Overstrand region and beyond. This year’s event, featuring the classic 109-kilometer route around the Cape Peninsula, is set to take place on March 10th. Overstrand Executive Mayor, Dr. Annelie Rabie, highlighted the importance of final […]
Kiwi adventurer’s tale brings back memories of long-lost ocean research NEW ZEALAND – Richard Osborn, an outdoorsman from New Zealand known to his friends as Oz, has stumbled upon a fascinating piece of South African history while exploring a remote beach on Stewart Island. Amongst washed-up seashells and debris, he found a faded plastic card […]
New surveillance aircraft to take the fight against poaching, land invasions, fires, street racing, and gang incidents to the next level. (And if lucky maybe even UFOs!) The City of Cape Town’s Safety and Security Directorate is bolstering its crime prevention capabilities with the introduction of advanced aerial surveillance technology. Dubbed the “Eye in the […]
SALDANHA – In a swift response to a plea from Saldanha Mayor Andre Truter, the City of Cape Town (CoCT) has dispatched a team of policing resources to reinforce the search for six-year-old Joshlin Smith, who has been missing for over 10 days. The move comes after concerns were raised about the sustainability of the […]
GAUTENG – The Vaal River Rats South Africa, a community of boating enthusiasts centred around the Vaal River, have released shocking images and a statement condemning the deteriorating conditions at the Olifantsvlei Wastewater Treatment Works south of Soweto. The group alleges years of neglect have caused the plant to overflow raw sewage directly into the […]
The City of Cape Town (CoCT) is moving forward with a controversial R5 billion plan to transform sewage effluent into drinking water. However, environmentalist groups and concerned citizens fear that current water safety standards do not adequately address a wide range of potentially harmful chemicals present in wastewater. Concerns About PFAS and SANS241 The Facebook […]
SANTA FE, NM – Testimony by a renowned firearms expert in the trial of ‘Rust’ armourer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed has raised serious questions about the possibility of an accidental discharge of the firearm that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Lucian C. Haag, a leading expert in firearms reconstruction, took the stand to outline his analysis of the […]
FLORIDA, USA – Bodycam footage has been released showing the November 2023 arrest of Nick Hogan, son of WWE legend Hulk Hogan. Hogan Jr., whose real name is Nicholas Bollea, was allegedly driving under the influence when stopped by Florida authorities. Police reports indicate that the 33-year-old refused to submit to all sobriety tests and […]
The disappearance of a citizen, especially a child, is a societal tragedy. It demands a concerted effort to locate the missing person and provide answers to their loved ones. However, more than 2715 missing persons cases in South Africa suggest that the South African Police Service (SAPS) might be failing to fulfil this critical duty. […]
Get ready for a weekend of thrilling rides, delicious foods, live music, and lots of family-friendly entertainment as the Southern Mail Wynberg Family Festival returns to Maynardville Park on Friday, March 1, 2024. The festival, a popular Cape Town tradition, features a stellar lineup of local artists, including Jarrad Ricketts, Amy Jones, Mark Haze, Sons […]
