Community voices lead to Noordhoek padel court plans being shelved
Plans for three outdoor padel courts at Noordhoek Garden Emporium have been shelved following strong community opposition, with the developer now focusing on alternative ...
Masiphumelele Anglican community celebrates blessing of St Matthew's Chapel
The Anglican community in Masiphumelele recently celebrated a significant milestone with the blessing of St Matthew’s Chapel.
Noordhoek padel court plans shelved
Developer acknowledged the controversy surrounding the padel courts, saying it was never his intention to divide the Noordhoek community.
Meet the young inventor turning broken appliances into art
Nine-year-old James Wilkinson from Fish Hoek loves taking apart old appliances and turning them into creative toys and art.
Title deed campaign empowers Ocean View residents
City of Cape Town has delivered long-awaited title deeds to residents in Ocean View.
Rabies confirmed in Cape fur seals: What beachgoers need to know
Beachgoers are advised to exercise caution as rabies becomes endemic among Cape fur seals in South Africa, with experts urging the public to avoid close encounters ...
St James school triumphs in environmental programme
St James RC Primary won two top awards for environmental excellence at the Sustainable Schools National Rewards ceremony, recognising their innovative water-saving ...
Capri residents raise concerns over dust from construction site
Residents in Capri Village are calling for immediate action as excessive dust from the Fynbos Village construction project disrupts their daily lives and poses health ...
Explore Noordhoek's art scene: Open Studios to feature 27 local artists
Join the Noordhoek Open Art Studios on Saturday March 15 and Sunday March 16 to explore 21 studios and meet 27 local artists, all while supporting art education ...
Missing baboon found dead after drowning
The search for Pip, the beloved juvenile baboon from Welcome Glen, ends in heartbreak as she's found drowned in a swimming pool, prompting calls for greater awareness ...
Concerns over litter, fires, and noise in Pecks Valley
Residents and conservation groups are raising concerns about environmental damage in Pecks Valley, Muizenberg. Issues include littering, informal trails, and fire ...
Living Hope helps addicts on road to recovery
Living Hope’s substance abuse recovery programme has reached more than 2 000 people in the past year, providing support groups, individual sessions, and meals to ...
Muizenberg man questions fairness of dog fine
A Muizenberg man who was fined R1000 for walking his dog off-leash on the beach at night claims the enforcement of dog-walking regulations is inconsistent. Timothy ...
Shark Spotters promotes beach safety, conservation
As holidaymakers filled the beaches in December and January, Shark Spotters held educational drives to promote ocean safety, shark conservation and responsible ocean ...
Plan to restore Simon’s Town tennis courts
The Simon’s Town Civic Association (STCA), the SA Navy Dockyard’s Facilities Management Department and Cape Town Tennis are working together to restore the navy’s ...
Literary festival brings top writers to Simon’s Town
Books on the Bay, Simon’s Town’s annual literary festival, will return in 2025 with a diverse line-up of authors, historians, and political commentators. The festival ...
Residents see red over blue train horns
The noise made by the new blue trains’ horns, particularly at level crossings, is too loud, say those living near the railway line in Muizenberg. The introduction ...
Lego Endurance donated to museum
The Simon’s Town Museum has a new addition to its Antarctic exhibition - a model of the Endurance. . . built from Lego. The model, which also includes a replica ...
Lockers now available at Muizenberg Beach
Muizenberg Beach now has guarded security lockers, giving visitors a safe place to store their belongings. The lockers are inside the blue hut at Surfer’s Corner. ...
Over 1200 children benefit from Giving Tree
The Giving Tree, a project by the Rotary Club of South Peninsula-Cape Town and Longbeach Mall, provided Christmas gifts to more than 1 200 needy children. The project ...
Art inspired by Africa and nature
Dominic Albinski, a sculptor from Kalk Bay, creates works that reflect his love for African wildlife, human experiences, and his travels around the world. Born in ...
Matrics celebrate record 87. 3% pass rate
Excitement filled the air this week as matriculants from the far south received their results. The matric class of 2024 has achieved a pass rate of 87. 3% in the ...
Exploring Kalk Bay’s indigenous fishing roots
A new outdoor exhibition, The Sea is in Our Blood, is now on display at the Olympia Gallery in Kalk Bay. The exhibition focuses on the erased histories of Kalk Bay’s ...
Tears launches mobile clinics to help animals
Tears Animal Rescue has launched two new mobile clinics designed to expand its reach across the Western Cape. The Dov, Edie, and Cicely Blumberg Project provided ...
Thank you, readers
Erin Carelse and Yolande du Preez, False Bay Echo reportersAs the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to thank all our readers for their loyal support ...