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The first Subcouncil meeting for the new year started off on a sombre note on Thursday last week.

A juvenile Pygmy Sperm whale was euthanised in Melkbosstrand last week after washing up ashore at Slabber se Klippe.

A far cry from carefree days on the beach as a child, Faith February is now a top scientist in the field of oceanography.

Several endangered plant species have been recorded and are now being protected at the Batavia Street Conservancy in Bothasig. To help with the task of caring for the area, a Friends group of the public open space was also established.

There is an exciting opportunity for unemployed South African mothers who are always hustling to make a living for their families.

Work on the Table View beachfront’s new walkway and ablutions, and upgrades to the parking areas started on Monday, setting a halfway mark for the City of Cape Town’s major project to rehabilitate, revitalise and maintain the beachfront.

High schools in Goodwood boast an average 93% matric pass rate. This after the school’s matric results were released on Friday 19 January.

With the school year under way, operators are advised to stay within the confines of the law.

Cleaning efforts of the Thornton canal seem all in vain, however, Thornton residents should take pride in their area and support cleaning initiatives, says the Thornton Ratepayers and Residents Association (TRRA).

The beaches around Cape Town were the main focus of the City of Cape Town’s law enforcement unit during the past festive season.