Gay imam’s killing met with worldwide shock

LILLIAN AMOS|Published

The ambush killing, in Gqeberha on Saturday, of the Grassy Park man described as the world’s first openly gay imam has made global headlines and sent shock waves ...

Wynberg CPF seeks community support

LILLIAN AMOS|Published

Community involvement is key to tackling crime, says the Wynberg Community Police Forum (CPF). The forum's new executive committee was elected in November last year ...

Call to tackle Reddy Avenue squatter blight

LILLIAN AMOS|Published

A squatter camp that has mushroomed on the corner of Reddy Avenue and East Road, in Grassy Park, is blighting the area and hurting business, say residents. The squatters ...

Sewage stink in Elfindale

LILLIAN AMOS|Published

The City of Cape Town has yet again made an appeal to residents to not block up sewer systems with foreign objects. Elfindale residents say they’ve reported sewage ...

Food gardening can save you money

LILLIAN AMOS|Published

Soil for Life, a non-profit organisation that trains people how to grow their own food, is starting a new training programme. The 12-week home food gardening programme ...

Retreat housing project pushed back

LILLIAN AMOS|Published

A planned Retreat housing project for which construction should have started between February and December last year is now only set to get going in three years ...

Battswood Primary stalwart hands over reins

LILLIAN AMOS|Published

After serving 39 years at Battswood Primary School, Gavin Thomas is looking forward to a break after he retired as principal at the end of last year. Mr Thomas was ...

Residents fed up with Reddy Avenue vagrants

LILLIAN AMOS|Published

The issue of vagrancy in Grassy Park has yet again been highlighted by residents, business owners and shoppers in the hopes of addressing the ongoing problem. The ...

‘We are angry that his life was taken’ - family of Juninho Myburgh

LILLIAN AMOS|Published

Support has been flooding in to support the family of Juninho Myburgh, 20, who was allegedly murdered in December last year after attending a staff party. On Monday ...

Christmas celebrations at Simon of Cyrene

LILLIAN AMOS|Published

Simon of Cyrene seniors were spoilt at the church’s Christmas lunch on Wednesday December 11. About 80 seniors enjoyed lunch, gifts and entertainment at the annual ...

Outgoing Floreat principal celebrated

LILLIAN AMOS|Published

Floreat Primary School staff, pupils and parents had an opportunity to sing the praises of long-time principal Noel Isaacs who will be retiring at the end of this ...

New library at Floreat Primary

LILLIAN AMOS|Published

A long time dream was made possible at Floreat Primary School in Steenberg when they opened their new library and media centre on Thursday December 5. Pupils can ...

Four dead in bloody taxi attacks

LILLIAN AMOS and Roshan Abrahams|Published

Tensions are running high and taxis have had to stop operations in Vrygrond following several violent incidents believed to be gang- and taxi related. The community ...

Wynberg police step up for 16 Days campaign

LILLIAN AMOS|Published

Wynberg police took a stand to support the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children Campaign. The United Nations campaign takes place annually ...

Festive safety at forefront

LILLIAN AMOS|Published

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has officially launched their festive safety plan with various operations to address the expected increase in crime over ...

Technology to bridge the gap at Princess Vlei

LILLIAN AMOS|Published

An increased effort is being made to make information about Princess Vlei along Prince George Drive in Retreat more accessible to the community and those from around ...

Christmas party

LILLIAN AMOS|Published

Sharene Solomons, Ronwin de Wee, Carol-Anne Solomons and Denise Sasman with the goodies for over 100 children. Children from Seawinds enjoy a meal served by Jehovah ...

Seawinds man’s body found at beach

LILLIAN AMOS|Published

The family of a Seawinds man who was reported missing more than a week ago have thanked the community for their assistance after his body was recovered at Strandfontein ...

Soccer stars

LILLIAN AMOS|Published

PHA zoning fight far from over

LILLIAN AMOS|Published

The battle to protect agricultural land in the Philippi Horticultural Area (PHA) from being rezoned for urban development is far from over. This was the sentiment ...

New album from Perfect Fifth SA

LILLIAN AMOS|Published

Perfect Fifth SA celebrate Cape Town's diversity with their latest album, says the five-member band's founder, Alex van As, of Steenberg. The Collab Album sees the ...

Sacked Heathfield High head enters politics

LILLIAN AMOS|Published

Sacked Heathfield High principal Wesley Neumann has gone into politics while vowing to continue his battle with the provincial education department. Mr Neumann, ...

City moves to dispel concerns over canal project

LILLIAN AMOS|Published

All the concerns raised by Coniston Park residents about a proposed canal project in the area will be considered before a final decision is taken, says the City. ...

Youngsters shine at drilling competition

LILLIAN AMOS|Published

Youngsters from several schools showed off their drilling and marching skills at the 10th annual Steenberg Schools Marching Competition last week. More than 250 ...

Toy library brings joy in Retreat

LILLIAN AMOS|Published

It was a day of fun and learning at the launch of a new Early Childhood Development (ECD) resource library at Retreat library last week. The City of Cape Town’s ...