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For a chef who has cooked across the world, Cape Town is not just a destination revisited. It is a reminder that home is not a fixed point, but a flavour that keeps evolving
CHEFS

Exploring the flavours of Cape Town: A Chef's journey

Join chef Warren Mendes as he revisits Cape Town, discovering its vibrant culinary landscape and the flavours that define his homecoming

  • Sinazo Mkoko
3 min read
Elves Samantha Chetty and Tenielle Francis, and Dawie Pretorius as Santa in 2021.
SIMONS TOWN

Why Simon’s Town’s Christmas lights are a cherished community tradition

Explore the rich history of Simon’s Town’s Christmas lights, a cherished tradition that has illuminated the festive season for over a century.

  • Erin Carelse
3 min read
South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) beneficiaries have until the end of the month to replace their current gold cards with black cards. Picture: David Ritchie
SASSA

Sassa gold card holders urged to get new black card by month end

The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) and Postbank have urged social grant beneficiaries to replace their Sassa gold cards with the new Postbank black cards by the end…

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
Volunteers who participated in the project last week. Picture: Supplied
CITY OF CAPE TOWN

Counting project aims to understand magnitude of homelessness in city

Several organisations serving homeless people are hopeful that they will be able to determine the number of homeless people around certain suburbs of Cape Town before the end of…

  • Sibulele Kasa
2 min read
The NSRI is appealing to bathers, boaters, paddlers, sailors, shoreline anglers and coastal hikers to be cautious around the coastline as the full moon spring tide peaks today, Friday November 15. Picture: Nigel Riley
NSRI

Spring tide safety warning from NSRI

The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is appealing to bathers, boaters, paddlers, sailors, shoreline anglers and coastal hikers to be cautious around the coastline as the full…

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
Dr Kally Forrest, of Simon’s Town, unveiled her book at the Black Sash office in Claremont.
SOUTH AFRICA

Keeping Mam Lydia’s memory alive

The late trade unionist and member of Parliament, Lydia Kompe-Ngwena, is the subject of Lydia: Anthem to the Unity of Women, written by Dr Kally Forrest and launched at the Black…

  • WESLEY FORD
2 min read
There are no designated fireworks sites in Cape Town for Diwali, Guy Fawkes or New Year’s Eve, and fireworks displays will only be allowed where the necessary permit has been approved. Picture: David Ritchie/ Independent Newspapers
SPCA

City urges vigilance ahead of Guy Fawkes

Municipal law enforcement and emergency services will be on high alert to tackle any Guy Fawkes-related crime, says the City. In certain parts of Cape Town, incidents of assault,…

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
The City has reminded the public that it is against the law to approach whales within 300m of the shoreline. Picture: Nigel Riley
CITY OF CAPE TOWN

Approaching whales is illegal, says City

It’s against the law to approach whales within 300 metres of the shoreline under the National Environmental Management Act, says the City. The City received 11 complaints of…

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
Two Oceans Aquarium and the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (Sanccob) will host a Waddle for the Penguins from Muizenberg to Simon’s Town on Saturday October 12. Picture: Ian Landsberg/African News Agency (ANA).
TWO OCEANS AQUARIUM

Waddle to help save the African penguins

Two Oceans Aquarium and the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (Sanccob) will hold a Waddle for the Penguins, from Muizenberg to Simon’s Town, on…

  • YOLANDE DU PREEZ
2 min read
The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is urging the public to be safety-conscious while enjoying coastal and inland waters. Picture: David Ritchie
NSRI

Put safety first this summer, says NSRI

As summer approaches, the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is urging the public to be safety-conscious while enjoying coastal and inland waters. The public should follow…

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
The South African Navy Festival will take place from Friday October 4 till Sunday October 6 in Simon’s Town, giving the public a chance to visit the navy dockyard. In previous years, the festival has attracted 60 000 to 100 000 people over the three-day period. Ships and submarines will be open to the public, including various Defence Force exhibits. There will be indoor and outdoor demonstrations for the duration of the festival. These include precision drill demonstrations, firefighting, dog shows and “gun-runs” as well as performances by the SA Navy band. There will be a food court, a children’s play area and a variety of vendors. For more information, call 021 787 4696. Picture: Brenton Geach
SIMONS TOWN

SA Navy Festival drops anchor next month

  • Staff Reporter
South African citizens have just two days left to take advantage of free entry to selected national parks, including Cape Point, as part of the 19th annual SA National Parks Week. Picture: Cape Point Nature Reserve
SANPARKS

Two days left for free entry to national parks

South African citizens have just two days left to take advantage of free entry to selected national parks, including Cape Point, as part of the 19th annual SA National Parks…

  • YOLANDE DU PREEZ
1 min read
Lifeguard applicants will have to pass a compulsory swim and rescue test and demonstrate first aid skills
CITY OF CAPE TOWN

City looking for new seasonal lifeguards

The City is looking for new seasonal lifeguards for its beaches and public pools. The job is the first line of defence in the prevention of drowning and comes with great…

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read