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Crime surge in Strandfontein: CPF raises alarm

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen The Strandfontein Community Policing Forum (CPF) has sounded the alarm over a recent surge in crime, citing a spate of shootings, drug houses, and thefts plaguing the area. CPF chairperson, Sandy Schuter, provided an update on the situation on Thursday, expressing concern over the escalating violence. "We've experienced a series of shooting incidents for about three to four consecutive weeks," said Schuter. "In one night on the border of Strandfontein and […]

2 May 2024

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Global ‘Swim with Gaza’ event a success in the Mother City

By Aneeqa du Plessis Despite the biting cold, a sizeable crowd showed up at Strandfontein Pavilion in Cape Town as part of the global international ‘Swim with Gaza’ campaign yesterday. People across the globe took part in the humanitarian initiative in support of the plight against the Palestinian people in the besieged Gaza Strip. The small region has been under Israeli blockade since 2007. The campaign was held to highlight […]

27 August 2023

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Covid-19: City gets flak for homeless Strandfontien move

As the first week of the national lockdown comes to a close, the City of Cape Town finds itself scrambling to place some 4000 homeless people in a proper shelter to aid in flattening the curve of Covid-19. After facing flak from the public for rounding up street people and shoving them into tents under the foreshore in the CBD, the City has since decided to relocate this vulnerable grouping […]

3 April 2020

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Strandfontein residents remain uncertain about quality of tap water

Dissatisfied Strandfontein residents are taking up legal action after their tap water was unjustifiably contaminated. Late last week an open meeting was held where the City of Cape Town offered feedback to the community over a confirmed case of cross-contamination. This comes after residents complained about a sewage-like odour when they opened their taps. Following this, the City has since declared the water safe for consumption. Mayoral Committee Member for […]

3 March 2020

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Over Strandfontein residents ill because of drinking contaminated water

Strandfontein residents are taking legal advice after their water was contaminated. Last week a public meeting was held where the City of Cape Town provided feedback to the community over a confirmed case of cross-contamination. Recently, residents complained about a sewage-like odour when they opened their taps and the city declared the water safe for consumption last Sunday. Strandfontein residents saif they do not trust the city to do the […]

29 February 2020

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‘Authorities must act swiftly on elderly abuse’

A video depicting an elderly Strandfontein woman being harassed for money by her drug-addicted grandson has caused outrage on social media, highlighting the often-unspoken scourge of elderly abuse. The video shows a frail woman known as Mrs Koelman in a state of fear and distress as the young man begs her for R10. While the video was taken a while ago, community members say the Western Cape Department of Social […]

13 February 2020

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Strandfontein ratepayers accuse City of double standards

Strandfontein residents are reeling after it was alleged that the City of Cape Town allowed film companies to openly destroy the surrounding flora and fauna. Earlier this month startled residents happened to stumble upon a development which they thought was a promised expansion. On further inspection, the Strandfontein Ratepayers and Residents Association made the discovery that a movie was being filmed on a section of a beach in the area. […]

28 January 2020

Local

Child injured during Cape Peninsula Guy Fawkes activities

A 10-year-old boy has been hospitalised after sustaining facial injuries during Guy Fawkes activities at Strandfontein in the Cape Peninsula. Details surrounding the incident are unclear at this stage. Mayoral Committee Member for Safety in the City of Cape Town, JP Smith, says they were also forced to close designated sites, including Table View and Maidens Cove, due to gusting south easterly winds. He says fire marshals and law enforcement […]

6 November 2017

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