Lauren O’Connor May
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Two sisters were shot dead by their brother outside a primary school in devastating family custody battle yesterday.
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The Chief of the Strandfontein Aboriginal Khoisan Village, Wayne Fortuin, stated their community is leading a resistance against the City of Cape Town’s court ruling preventing land occupation. Despite the City’s claims of unlawful invasion, Fortuin asserts their presence is a peaceful reclamation of historically significant land. The conflict continues as they seek basic services.
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A mathematics and science club from Oval North High School in Beacon Valley has been awarded the prestigious Mayor’s Pride Award, beating competition from well-resourced schools across the city.
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A proposed housing development in Strandfontein remains in limbo as elected Project Engagement Committee members have not signed the terms of reference.
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A cancer fund-raising and awareness walk was marked with doves, glitter, wings and tears.
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The following books have a few things in common; they’re both written by South African authors, both feature Indian characters and both books have strong friendships at their core.
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“The throwing of stones is a common occurrence on our freeway and our motorists are at risk. It is for these reasons, amongst others, that I’m hereby placing before you this motion under exurgency to again request to have a cage built on the bridge.”
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The first phase of the full Strandfontein Pavilion refurbishment plans will get underway early next year. The second phase will begin later next year and will overlap with the first phase.
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Aquifer team at Strandfontein win award for the ‘Fauna Find of the Year’ for endangered butterfly species found at Wolfgat Nature Reserve,
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Protesting residents say the sale of an erf, where 12 residential units are being built, did not undergo a proper public participation process.
