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City denies selling Strand’s Eagle Building as residents’ group demands community hub
A standoff has emerged on the future of the historic Eagle building in Strand, with a local residents’ group threatening legal action to halt auctioning it, which the City of Cape Town said is not taking place.
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Beach-safety summer boost
Cape Town launched its Festive Season Safety Plan in Muizenberg last Tuesday (18 November) deploying a record 4 700 uniformed officers, including 700 new recruits.
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Council to takes remote control of Helderberg geysers this month
Cape Town is conducting extensive three-week testing of geyser ripple-control systems across multiple suburbs including Helderberg areas (Strand, Gordon’s Bay, Somerset West) until Wednesday 3 December, with selected customers experiencing automatic switching of their systems between 19:00-21:00 on weekdays as…
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Big upgrade for Macassar works
The City of Cape Town is launching an ambitious R1.3 billion upgrade of the Macassar Wastewater Treatment Works that will more than double capacity from 34 million to 80 million litres per day, create significant local employment opportunities, and dramatically…
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Learn to deal with tree pest
Somerset West residents and businesses are urged to attend PSHB beetle information sessions in December as the area is among the most affected by the devastating pest that has infested over 6 000 trees across Cape Town, with sessions teaching…
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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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