Seaside Community Newspaper
GARDEN ROUTE – Last week, on 7 February, a troubling development occurred on the outskirts of Groeneweide Park in George, as small farmers reported a new outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF). This marks the fourth occurrence of the disease in the Garden Route area since 2022, with previous outbreaks reported in KwaNonqaba and Mossel […]
CAPE TOWN – In a somber turn of events, the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) Gordons Bay was activated on Monday following eyewitness reports of a drowning incident at Gordons Bay Main Beach, situated next to the Gordons Bay Naval Base. The NSRI Gordons Bay duty crew swiftly responded to the distress call, with rescue […]
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 […]
CAPE TOWN – In a tragic incident on the M19 near Melkbos Private School last night, a head-on collision between two vehicles resulted in two individuals sustaining serious injuries. The incident prompted a swift response from the 1 Stop LIFEMED team, who were alerted to the accident via a distress call received at their control […]
As winter approaches, the City of Cape Town is calling on registered non-profit organizations, particularly shelters catering to those living on the streets, to submit their applications for the Winter Readiness Programme. The initiative, scheduled to run from April 29 to October 31 this year, aims to bolster the efforts of these organizations in providing […]
GARDEN ROUTE – Thembalethu police have initiated a search operation for Sibongiseni Botsman (41), a resident of Ngcani Street in Thembalethu, George, who was reported missing by his next of kin on 16 February 2024. According to available information, Botsman left his residence earlier in the week and has not been seen since. At the […]
The Western Cape Ministry of Education is facing a significant challenge with 3579 extremely late applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners for the 2024 school year, as revealed in a recent statement. Despite ongoing efforts to address these late entries, the department is navigating through obstacles such as budget setbacks and delays in […]
CAPE TOWN – The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has announced planned water supply maintenance from 19 to 23 February, impacting various areas in and around Cape Town. The essential work aims to improve water supply infrastructure and reduce water wastage, forming part of the City’s Water Demand Management Strategy. Zero-Pressure Tests and Conditional Assessments: […]
GORDON’S BAY – In a bid to foster transparency and community involvement, the City of Cape Town is organizing public meetings to discuss the draft local spatial development framework (LSDF) for the Gordon’s Bay Development Area (GBDA) in the Helderberg District. The LSDF, also known as the neighbourhood plan, plays a pivotal role in guiding […]
In response to the growing threat of the Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) in various suburbs, the City of Cape Town is taking proactive measures by offering free training sessions to both formal and informal businesses involved in handling trees and plant material. The invasive PSHB beetle has become a significant concern for the […]
