Want to comment on posts, engage with fellow readers, and submit stories, letters, feedback and more?
News
-
Survivors face a bleak future as pleas are made to keep GBV shelter open
“I feel relieved that I walked away. There are times when I get overwhelmed with everything. But then I must remind myself that I am strong.”
-
Electrical failure at pump station causes parts of Muizenberg Beach to be closed until further notice
Visitors Muizenberg Beach have been warned of its partial closure until further notice.
-
City provides update on when Newlands Swimming Pool will open (again)
With public schools set to close tomorrow, the stakes are that much higher for the City of Cape Town to get the Newlands Swimming Pool ready to open for the summer holidays.
-
Officer with wealth of experience ready to serve Mitchell’s Plain as its new station commander
Brig Jan Alexander, the new Station Commander at Mitchell’s Plain Police Station, comes with a wealth of experience but is looking forward to building a very strong partnership within and with the community of Mitchell’s Plain.
-
Denim and diamonds give sparkle at event held for seniors in Mitchell’s Plain
Members of the Creative Caring Seniors in Tafelsig celebrated their end-of-year function on Monday 28 November with a denim & diamond theme.
-
Clean-up in area used by ‘unscrupulous people’ bridges a gap
Not even being caught in the middle of a would-be gunfight could deter Carmen Siebritz, councillor for Ward 63, from returning to a site in Fairways which was in serious need of a clean-up.
-
‘Pond’ in the middle of Manenberg will be cleaned and filled on Thursday, says City of Cape Town
Residents living in the RDP houses in The Downs in Manenberg are worried about the pond/hole near the circle which they see as a health hazard and dangerous for children to play in, especially during the summer vacation.
-
‘Fossil fuel industry killing us’: Residents show their disapproval of proposed drilling off West Coast
Environmental activists protested outside the Total garage in Main Road, Lakeside, on Wednesday 7 December, to voice their disapproval of the company’s intention to drill for oil and gas on the West Coast of South Africa.
-
Machinist shares her industry experience with Mitchell’s Plain seniors
Sharing her experience as a machinist of 19 years at a clothing factory in Salt River with the seniors in Tafelsig is empowering them to make their crafts.
-
Monde Lobese reigns over South African Navy as new era dawns in Simon’s Town
The SA Navy is officially at the helm of a new chief after Vice-admiral (retired) Mosiwa Hlongwane handed over command to Vice-admiral Monde Lobese during a change of command parade held in Simon’s Town on Tuesday 6 December.










