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Muizenberg beachfront upgrade making good progress
5+ hour, 58+ min ago (498+ words) The upgrade of the Muizenberg beachfront is progressing well. The contractor is currently placing the precast concrete slabs that form the revetment and promenade walkway along the western side of the beachfront. About 15 percent of the precast concrete units for…...
Fish Hoek duo set for Western Cape champs
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (245+ words) Fish Hoek duo set for Western Cape champs'False Bay Echo Fish Hoek duo set for Western Cape champs Fish Hoek Primary School's Julie Burke, left, and Eva Hanekom, all set for Saturday's Western Cape athletics championships in Stellenbosch. Fish Hoek…...
Cape to Rio champions rescued by SA Navy after yacht sinks in Atlantic
3+ week, 15+ hour ago (373+ words) Delighted to be back home safely, the crew of the yacht, Sailing Vessel Angel Wings are (from left) Renaldo Mohale, Andrea Myburgh and skipper Sibusiso Sizatu. "The South African Navy has successfully brought ashore three South African sailors who won…...
Join the fight: Help Childline Western Cape raise R1.5 million at their urgent fundraising concert
3+ week, 4+ day ago (481+ words) From left is the Childline Western Cape team of Ricki Cooper, Anthea Everson, Zizipho Siswana, Anelisa Konjwa, and Nicole Paulsen. Childline Western Cape (WC) will host an urgent fundraising concert in March as part of its 30th anniversary celebrations, as the…...
TMNP operations lead to arrests as community reacts online
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (354+ words) Bags of illegal abalone seized during a joint TMNP operation at Smitswinkel Bay over the weekend. Table Mountain National Park (TMNP), working alongside several law enforcement partners, recorded an operational weekend that resulted in multiple arrests linked to house burglaries…...
Cape Town Cycle Tour 2026 road closures for Fish Hoek and Simon’s Town
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (369+ words) Cyclists tackle the scenic Cape Peninsula during the Cape Town Cycle Tour, with thousands expected to race through the far south on Sunday, March 8. Residents of Fish Hoek and Simon's Town are being encouraged to plan for the Cape Town…...
Young South African sailors win 2025 Cape2Rio race on handicap
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (567+ words) Winners of the 2025 Cape2Rio race in the back from left are sailors, Sibusiso Sizatu, skipper, Tshepo Renaldo Mohale, first mate, and in front from left are Yonela Temela, Philasande Gwala, Yobanathi Klaas, reserve, and Sesona Ntsaluba. Young sailors from Masiphumelele and…...
Cape Town runners enjoy perfect coastal conditions at Bay to Bay
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (80+ words) Cape Town runners enjoy perfect coastal conditions at Bay to Bay'False Bay Echo Cape Town runners enjoy perfect coastal conditions at Bay to Bay The Bay to Bay once again brought Cape Town's running community together, with thousands hitting the…...
How the Second Chance Matric Programme can help you rewrite your future
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (671+ words) Matriculants unhappy with their National Senior Certificate (NSC) results can have their scripts remarked or apply for the supplementary examination later in the year. Matriculants dissatisfied with their national senior certificate (NSC) results and those who wish to challenge them…...
Far South schools celebrate strong matric results
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (765+ words) Fish Hoek High School matriculants are thrilled with their results. The release of matric results this week brought relief and excitement to matriculants across the far south, as the Class of 2025 achieved one of the strongest performances on record. Basic…...