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Category: Western Cape

Local Resident Shares Image of Active Blowhole at Danger Point in Gaanbaai

Local Resident Shares Image of Active Blowhole at Danger Point in Gaanbaai

Residents of Gaanbaai in the Western Cape were recently surprised by an active blowhole at Danger Point. The blowhole is a geologic phenomenon where sea caves grow landwards and upwards into vertical shafts and expose themselves towards the surface, resulting in hydraulic compression of seawater that is released through a port from the top of […]

JP Smith Sheds Light on Taxi Driving Behaviour Crisis

JP Smith Sheds Light on Taxi Driving Behaviour Crisis

Cape Town’s taxi driving behaviour has been a cause of concern for many years. Despite its importance in providing transportation to citizens, it has become increasingly chaotic and dangerous due to a lack of regulation. JP Smith, a DA councillor in Cape Town, has recently spoken out on the need for reform.  Taxi owners are […]

Melkbos SAPS Saves the Day

Melkbos SAPS Saves the Day

On February 21, 2023, at around 16:15, Peter Pentz was driving on the R27 towards Melkbosstrandstraat, on his way to a doctor’s appointment. Suddenly he heard a loud “Ki-tik-ki-tik-ki-tik”, realizing he had a flat tire. With his appointment only fifteen minutes away, he knew that he would not be able to make it in time […]

The Price Check: Beware Of Paying Normal Price For Items On Special

The Price Check: Beware Of Paying Normal Price For Items On Special

Anneline Van Heerden, from Hermanus, recently experienced a shocking surprise when she shopped at Foodlovers Market in Hermanus. She saw a special for two poke bowls for R90.00 and was surprised when the cashier rang it up as R69.99 each. This is a warning to other consumers to please be on the lookout for prices […]

Gansbaai: Unieke Reuk maar ‘n Band van Gasvryheid

Gansbaai: Unieke Reuk maar ‘n Band van Gasvryheid

WES-KAAP – Gansbaai, een van die mooiste vissersdorpies in Suid-Afrika, is uniek in sy reuk. Volgens Anusche van der Raath, ‘n inwoner van Gansbaai, het Gansbaai sy eie vismeelreuk wat enige tyd van die dag verwag kan word. Die reuk is ‘n teken van voorspoed omdat dit dui op die feit dat mense werk en […]

40 Grade-7 Learners Embark on an Educational Tour of Cape Town

40 Grade-7 Learners Embark on an Educational Tour of Cape Town

CAPE TOWN – Recently, forty grade 7 learners from Loeriesfontein Primary School had the opportunity to explore the beautiful city of Cape Town. The five-day educational tour was funded by the Loeriesfontein and Khobab Wind Farms, with the aim of exposing learners to alternate perspectives and expanding their knowledge. During the tour, the learners visited […]

PICTURES: 11 drug syndicate suspects arrested in two provinces with R3.3m worth of Tik

PICTURES: 11 drug syndicate suspects arrested in two provinces with R3.3m worth of Tik

The Hawks have arrested 11 suspects of an alleged drug dealing syndicate in Springbok & Cape Town with an undisclosed amount of cash and Tik worth approximately R3.3 million. Hawks’ spokeswoman Nomthandazo Mnisi says that a multi-disciplinary team led by Hawks Serious Organised Crime Investigation, Springbok K9, Local Criminal Record Centre and Upington Crime Intelligence […]

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