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Kogel Bay Resort locked down for holiday season
Holidaymakers hoping to pitch their tents at the iconic Kogel Bay Resort this December and January will be disappointed as the City of Cape Town has confirmed the facility, along with the Sparks Bay Tidal Pool, will remain closed for…
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Le Grange at Chas Everitt Somerset West gala humanizes Mandela
Zelda le Grange, Nelson Mandela’s former assistant for 18 years, shared fascinating insights about Madiba at Chas Everitt Somerset West’s gala dinner.
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Environmental concerns force pause on Geelsloot infrastructure
The multi-million rand Geelsloot flood-alleviation project has effectively been put on hold following the withdrawal of its Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) application.
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ADVERTORIAL: Allegro’s music genii amaze at All-Stars 2025 Show
Allegro Music students showcase soaring vocals, piano melodies and guitar harmonies at their All-Stars 2025 Show on Saturday 29 November.
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Macassar author: ‘True strength is what you overcome’
Local author Eltin Deelman, who grew up in Macassar, once known as “Braaf se Plaas”, has channelled a lifetime of personal struggle and spiritual transformation into his newly-launched book, aimed directly at men, husbands and fathers.
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Six arrested after cash-in-transit robbery
Somerset West police arrested six suspects following a cash-in-transit robbery on Tuesday morning at a Sir Lowry’s Pass grocery store, where an armed suspect held a Fidelity Services Group guard at gunpoint, fired one shot, and robbed an undisclosed amount…
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Strand jailbreak: Last escapee netted, wounded in shootout with police
Escaped prisoner Denver “Seun” Pietersen was shot and wounded during his recapture in Strand after evading police for nearly a month.
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3 558 new constables boost police ranks for festive season
South African Police Service holds simultaneous passing out parades at five academies to boost crime-fighting capacity during busy holiday period.
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Residents warned of festive season fraud surge
The City of Cape Town’s Ethics and Forensic Services Department is warning residents to stay vigilant during International Fraud Awareness Week as scammers intensify festive season fraud attempts through WhatsApp utility disconnection scams, housing fraud, and fake City official schemes…
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Valverde estate launch success
Valverde residential estate’s successful public launch secured multiple plot reservations for its first residential village of 52 luxury homes, demonstrating strong market confidence in the Somerset West development that features 65% green space and premium amenities.
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