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13 areas confirmed for Thursday's 'total shutdown' in Cape Town
https://www.iol.co.za/capetimes/news/13-areas-confirmed-for-thursdays-total-shutdown-in-cape-town

A total of 13 areas have been confirmed thus far for the "total shutdown" set to take place in Cape Town on Thursday from 5am to 11am on main routes.

Fadiel Adams, from Gatvol Capetonian, told the Cape Times on Wednesday: "Only 13 areas have confirmed they will be taking part at the moment.

"We don't know what will be happening with the rest, but the momentum is growing and more people in other areas are starting to call because they didn't know about it.

[...]

Asked what makes this shutdown different, because there have been quite a few, Adams said: "It's never been done on this scale before. Never before have the coloured community come out in this way.

"There is no politics involved. We've deliberately fought to keep political parties out of this. We don't want anyone scoring points on our people's behalf."

[...]

Regarding the shutdown and how it will be implemented, Adams said: "We've not instructed any community where or how to shut down. We have only asked for engagement and participation.

"We hope and pray that no stones will be thrown, that no motorists or robots will be targeted. This is a peaceful protest and not a riot.

"After the protest we will be handing our memorandum to the mayor, the MEC and the minister and we will be giving them only 21 days to come up with a plan. They will have to burn the candle at both ends becausse our people will not suffer any longer than they absolutely have to.

"After 21 days, if we don't get those cast-iron guarantees then we will start again and it will be indefinite. Cape Town will be closed for business."

According to the police, "the group is encouraging community members who are backyard dwellers on the Cape Flats to shut down all major arterial roads, including highways into and out of the Cape Town CBD".

The following areas are "targeted to be disrupted on the day of the protest", the SAPS said: Beacon Valley, Tafelsig, Eastridge, Woodlands, Parkwood, Lavender Hill, Kensington, Factreton, Ocean View, Elsies Rivier, Delft, Bo-Kaap, Ottery, Egoli informal settlement and Mamre. [my highlights]

The mostly backyarders are disgruntled over, among others, the following:

* A lack of housing opportunities for coloured people

* The perpetuation of apartheid-style spatial planning

* A total lack of housing opportunities close to work and the constant, huge housing waiting list.





 
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Have you seen her? Family desperate for help after CT woman goes missing

https://www.all4women.co.za/1815087...esperate-for-help-after-ct-woman-goes-missing

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The family of 30-year-old horse rider Meghan Cremer has appealed for help after she disappeared over the weekend
“If anyone has seen her or has any information that could help us find her, please get in touch with me ASAP,” her brother Paul Cremer pleaded on social media.

Cremer was last seen leaving her place on a farm in Philippi at around 18:24 on Saturday, Western Cape police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Andrè Traut said.

She had not returned to the Vaderlandsche Rietvlei stables and did not pitch up for work

Cremer, from Knysna, is 1,67m tall, slender and has blue eyes and long hazel brown hair.

At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing a green top and black tracksuit pants, and driving her white Toyota Auris with registration number CX29727.

On a Missing Children SA poster, it was stated that her car was seen at a roadblock in Wynberg, driven by a stranger.

A woman posted on Facebook that she had taken a photograph of the car in Grassy Park, which has been widely shared, and tried to chase it but the bakkie she was in was not as fast as the Auris.

Police did not respond to questions about whether police had stopped the vehicle at a roadblock. They also did not say what had been done so far with the investigation.

It is understood that Cremer’s phone was off and that her vehicle did not have a tracker.

Concerned friends, families and even strangers have all shared their hopes for her safe return.

Anyone who can assist in tracing her should contact Lieutenant Colonel Gavin Sias on 082 469 7243 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.

Author: News24.com
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Sadly her body has been found on a farm in Philippi.

https://www.iol.co.za/capeargus/new...rZceNHvyd9R7oMr5XaU--OsGNutKqMgSwyUh3BnLKeSKo
 
CTRiaan said:
Sadly her body has been found on a farm in Philippi.

https://www.iol.co.za/capeargus/new...rZceNHvyd9R7oMr5XaU--OsGNutKqMgSwyUh3BnLKeSKo
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Yes, it's very sad. I don't know why this situation is affecting me so much, but it is. What's even worse is that she was found with a rope around her neck. What kind of sick people do this? Take her car, wallet, mobile - but why kill her? I'm at a loss for words.

Daily we hear of hijackings and murders; innocent children being killed in the crossfire of gang wars and street violence. What has our world become???
 
Cape Town to use drones in the fight against crime
https://www.capetownetc.com/news/cape-town-to-use-drones-in-the-fight-against-crime

4 Aug. 2019

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Cape Town will become the first municipality in the country to use drone technology to aid in crime-fighting as long as the city gets the go-ahead from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).

[...]
The use of this new technology will allow the City to keep an eye on a number of areas across Cape Town. It will also allow the City to be better prepared for incidences of crime which take place in more secluded areas, like hiking trails as well as cable theft hot spots.

Smith confirmed that the City has spent more than R500 000 on drones so far, which will soon be used in pre and post operations around the city.

“Drones will be deployed as seen fit by the safety directorate within the legal parameters stipulated. The City of Cape Town staff will be tested by the CAA, which will be the final phase for staff to get their pilot’s licences. The horticultural area in Philippi, where many incidents of cable theft have been reported, has been earmarked for monitoring.”

The drones will allow for easy and mobile monitoring and will be remotely piloted by trained individuals. The technology will be used for a number of crime spectrums from poaching to theft and even research and filming.

SANParks has recently deployed 120 new rangers to better ensure the safety of visitors to the Table Mountain National Park. Since this announcement, a number of locals have felt it would be better to use drone technology to monitor these area and ensure the safety of the public.
 
One isn't even safe to hike up Table Mountain anymore. A short while ago a chap was killed and his backpack stolen. He was at the start of one of the trails, close to the car park. Unbelievable.

But there was one incident a few years ago which really made me laugh. A petite Japanese woman was attacked in the car park, where she had just got out of her car to start her hike up the mountain. Little did the attacker know that she's extremely good at karate! Within minutes she had him on the ground where he remained until the police arrived!

Can you just imagine his reaction. Here's an easy target - a little lady - huh not so fast, my man, not so fast. Love it!!!!

I had booked for a self-defence training course a few months ago, but I had to cancel due to work commitments. Perhaps self-defence should become a compulsory subject at schools and universities.
 
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UCT – SA’s highest ranked university
https://www.capetownetc.com/cape-town/uct-sas-highest-ranked-university/

7 August 2019

"Thirteen South African universities have been ranked in the 2019/2020 list of the world’s top 200 universities, with the University of Cape Town (UCT) ranking the highest among them. UCT comes in at number 252 on a global scale and first in the country, and is followed by the University of Witwatersrand.

Last year, Wits was bested by UCT in the rankings as well.

The University of Pretoria, Stellenbosch University and University of KwaZulu-Natal round out the country’s top five universities. According to last year’s ranking, Stellenbosch University came in third place, with the University of KwaZulu-Natal and University of Pretoria coming in at the fourth and fifth places respectively.

The list was curated by the Centre for World University Rankings (CWUR) ...

[...]

CWUR’s rankings grade universities on seven factors:

– Quality of education (25%)
– Alumni employment (25%)
– Quality of faculty (10%)
– Research output (10%)
– High-quality publications (10%)
– Influence (10%)
– Citations (10%)

Harvard University ranks as the top global university for the eighth consecutive year, and is followed by MIT. This means that MIT has achievied its highest position since 2012 by overtaking Stanford.

Cambridge, which is the top public university in the world, ranks fourth, and is followed by the University of Oxford.
 
1647 shipwreck discovered on Blouberg’s shores
https://www.capetownetc.com/cape-town/1647-shipwreck-uncovered-on-bloubergs-shores

"Maritime archaeologist and historian, Dr Bruno Werz, believes he has discovered the site of one of South Africa’s most significant shipwrecks, the Haarlem. He is 95% sure the ship is buried just metres from the shore in front of the Dolphin Beach Hotel.

“No shipping disaster worldwide has ever had such an impact on the history of an entire nation,” Werz told the press on Friday as he revealed information that points to the final resting place of the vessel along the shoreline near Table View.

Werz has avidly researched the Haarlem since 1989 and even written a book on the subject. Now he is working with a team of experts to prove his research once excavations begin.

“The Haarlem was wrecked in Table Bay in March 1647 and the events that followed had far-reaching consequences for the history of this country,” says Werz who explains how 62 men were left behind while the remainder of the crew was repatriated on accompanying ships.

The men from Haarlem come into contact with indigenous people during their stay and reported their favourable experience back to their superiors on upon returning to the Dutch Republic, it was because of these reports that the VOC decided to establish a much-needed stopover for ships in Cape Town.

This station, that became known as the ‘Tavern of the Seas’, later developed into the City of Cape Town. “The wrecking of Haarlem can thus be regarded as the catalyst that created not only Cape Town, but also the roots of current multiracial and multicultural South African society,” he says.

Now Werz, who is in the process of applying for the necessary excavation permits, is confident that the Haarlem lies just offshore in water depths of less than two metres southwest of the Dolphin Beach Hotel in Table View.
 
Cape Town named Africa’s friendliest city
https://www.capetownetc.com/cape-town/cape-town-named-africas-friendliest-city

15 August 2019

Participants were asked to rate the cities around the globe according to which made them feel most welcome with regards to friendly and accommodating locals, a list of the top 50 friendliest cities in the world was the result and of course Cape Town is top in Africa.

The Mother City came in at an overall spot of number 14 in the world with travellers saying that Capetonians are full of life, warm and instantly welcoming to those visiting the city. Interestingly, most travellers rated Cape Town as safe as long as you explore with common sense.

Travellers to the Mother City also said they enjoyed the unique diversity and mix of locals as well as their exciting energy. Readers rated the city very highly on its first impressions and earned Cape Town’s its coveted spot.

In order the world’s top 20 friendliest cities are as follows:

20. Siem Reap, Cambodia
19. Houstan, Texas, USA
18. Muscat, Oman
17. Cork, Ireland
16. Adelaide, Australia
15. Athens, Greece
14. Cape Town, South Africa
13. Abu Dhabi, UAE
12. Santa Domingo, Dominican Republic
11. Chiang Mai, Thailand
10. Glascow, Scotland
9. São Pauli, Brazil
8. Nashville, Tennessee, USA
7. Christchurch, New Zealand
6. Dublin, Ireland
5. Hamburg, Germany
4. Taipei, Taiwan
3. Burges, Belgium
2. Kuala Lampur, Malaysia
1. Vancouver, Canada
 
Rare Clifton 4th beach land up for auction
https://www.capetownetc.com/cape-town/rare-clifton-4th-beach-land-up-for-auction/

13 Aug. 2019

"This September a rarely available gem will be up for auction, a coveted piece of land just 417m² in size at Clifton’s exclusive beach bungalow section will be up for grabs. A beautiful piece of land is expected to start off at an opening bid of R15-million. The land will be sold to the highest bidder this September 5 at Summer Place, 69 Melville Road, Hyde Park from 12pm.

[...]

According to property experts speaking to BusinessTech, in the whole of Clifton there have been fewer than 10 vacant land transactions recorded since 2009 with the total value of these properties being equal to R200-million, because of this vacant plots in this area are by far some of the rarest in the country.

The land has already had plans for a triple-storey house on the site drawn up and approved by the City of Cape Town which means the successful buyer can start developing immediately.

Locals looking to find out more can contact Rodney Beck at 0825515841

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Pictures: www.highstreetauctions.com
 
SANParks Free Access Week dates
https://www.capetownetc.com/cape-town/sanparks-free-access-week-dates/

25 July 2019

"This year South African National Parks will be presenting the 14th annual SA National Parks Week from September 8 to 15 2019 and this year the free access week has been extended to include weekends to cater to working locals.

National Parks Focus Week is a worldwide campaign which gives people free access to national parks. This annual event gives all South African citizens the opportunity to visit one of the 21 national parks without having to pay entry."

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The most well-known national park at this time of the year, renowned for it's beautiful wild flowers, is the West Coast National Park.

https://www.sanparks.org/about/events/parks_week/
Dates: 8 to 15 September 2019
Gate quotas will be applicable during weekends: Free entries at both gates will be 500 people per day (collectively) on Saturday and Sunday.

See the Sanparks website above for information regarding all national parks in SA.
 
I'm so lucky - I don't need to go into any national park to see wild flowers, as there are plenty along the sides of the roads in this area. I live in Yzerfontein but sometimes I drive through to Darling for shopping.

Yzer Darling distance.JPG


And at this time of the year this is the scenery en route.

Photograph by Christine Phillips Photography
Canola Fields by Christine Phillips Photography.jpg
 
Cape Town to host first middle-distance triathlon
https://www.capetownetc.com/news/cape-town-to-host-first-middle-distance-triathlon

15 Aug. 2019

"The Mother City will soon host a new event for avid athletes and those looking to challenge themselves physically, featuring a new route that will start and end in different locations.

‘Challenge Cape Town’ will add to the spectacular range of events already on the city’s calendar, and will feature a 90km cycle with three turning points along varied coastal road ending in the CBD, a 1.9km Big Bay swim and lastly a three-lap 21km run in Zonnebloem.

Uniquely the event is one of only a few in South Africa that has a different starting and finishing location as well as a stretch of the cycle leg of the race running through Government Avenue in the Company’s Garden, making this is a first for cycle races in the Mother City.

The Cape Town High School sports field will act as the race’s finish line and will be transformed to accommodate spectators as well as be a race village on Race Day."

[...]
 
Lion cub rescued from Athlone
https://www.capetownetc.com/news/lion-cub-rescued-from-athlone

22 Aug. 2019

An Organised Crime Investigation (OCI) was launched by detectives on Wednesday following a tip-off that a lion cub had been smuggled from Thabazimbi in Limpopo to the Western Cape ... Eventually the cub was found at an Athlone address. Lion cubs have a high street value of roughly R50 000 per cub.

A case of possession of an endangered species was registered by the Stock Theft Unit and the lion cub was successfully recovered. It has since been taken to a safe place in good condition. Three people have been taken in for questioning in connection with the incident.
 
Local sushi restaurant serves up CANNAfornia rolls
https://www.capetownetc.com/cape-town/local-sushi-restaurant-serves-up-cannafornia-rolls/

13 Aug. 2019

Cape Town’s very own Blowfish Restaurant is bringing another first to the Mother City and the country by serving up the cannabis-infused sushi. As part of the restaurants efforts to stay ahead of the trend while offering locals top quality food and offering a unique experience it has added two new dishes to the menu serve with sauce infused with 100% cannabis derived CBD oil.

The CANNAfornia roll has a filling of salmon and prawn, complimented with a lick of cream cheese and topped with avocado, this delicious sushi roll is than accompanied by strawberry mayo infused with a contemporary twist and a hint of CBD oil.

The equally pleasing CANNAfornia Poke Bowl consists of sushi rice laced with sweet chili and caviar mayo with a touch of CBD oil sauce topped with salmon, damage beans, pickled ginger, strawberries, cucumber and avocado.

Both of these new additions to the menu are accompanied by a dressing infused with a hint of CBD oil famous for its miracle-like health benefits.

Call: 021 556 5464
Email: info@blowfishrestaurant.co.za

Website: http://www.blowfishrestaurant.co.za
 
Woman found dismembered in Bellville apartment
https://www.capetownetc.com/news/dismembered-body-found-in-bellville

23 Aug. 2019

Police today confirmed that the body of a woman was found cut up into pieces and stuffed into black bags at an apartment building in Bellville. In a strange twist of events, this is the second murder to take place in this very complex this year. In May, a 65-year-old man was also found murdered in the same apartment building.

According to police, on Thursday morning the body of Lynette Volschenk was discovered in another apartment in the complex she lived in. Her body was found by police at roughly 11am after they were called to the scene.

Neighbours reportedly heard noises coming from her apartment on Wednesday evening but her body was only discovered the following morning when concerned colleagues went to check on her. When they arrived at her home they found a man inside the apartment wearing blue gloves, according to Netwerk24.

Sergeant Noloyiso Rwexana said in a statement that officers conducted a preliminary investigation and found black bags with the body of the deceased cut into pieces in another flat in the same complex.

Police arrested a 24-year-old man at the scene and he will appear in the Bellville Magistrates Court soon.

Earlier this year the 65-year-old man, who was also a resident in the complex, was found with a rope tied around his body. No arrests were made for his murder.

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Krispy Kreme coming to the Waterfront
https://www.capetownetc.com/cape-town/krispy-kreme-coming-to-the-waterfront/

According to a tweet by Krispy Kreme, their store based at the V&A Waterfront will finally opening on September 10, 2019.

Locals can look forward to a wide selection of unique doughnut creations and a convenient location perfectly situated for a stop after you shop.

Those looking to satisfy their hunger for doughy treats will be able to find the store at the V&A Waterfront entrance located closest to the ampitheatre.
Locals can look forward to trying out the new Choc-A-Lot Collection, which incorporates some of South Africa’s favourite chocolate treats into doughnut dreams.

Doughnut-lovers will be able to savour Chocolate Log, Aero and Kit-Kat, all in doughnut form.

Part of the collection includes a Nestlé Bar-One Hot Chocolate and a S’mores Hot Chocolate.
 
Leopard seal lazes on Lagoon Beach
https://www.capetownetc.com/news/leopard-seal-lazes-on-lagoon-beach

29 August 2019

Locals are being warned to be cautious following reports of a Leopard Seal who decided to make Lagoon Beach in Milnerton his sunbathing spot.

Early on the morning of Wednesday, August 28, the Cape of Good Hope (CoGH) SPCA was notified of a Leopard Seal resting at the river mouth near Lagoon Beach. The SPCA team was concerned that the animal may be in distress and responded immediately.

A section of the beach has been cordoned off to allow the seal its own space and to protect members of the public and pets.

This species of seal is an unusual visitor to our shores as the species is usually found in the Antarctic. The latest Milnerton visitor is an adult male, 2.56metres in length and still growing.

Assessments of his condition have revealed that his [sic] is slightly underweight but this may be because he is currently undergoing a moulting process. Residents are being warned that leopard seal are usually aggressive animals and their bite can cause severe injury.

Concerned citizens are being urged to admire him only from afar.

The Department of Environmental Affairs and the City of Cape Town will closely monitor the seal with assistance from the CoGH SPCA while he visits our shores.

Locals are reassured that if he is left undisturbed and unstressed he will surely make his way home soon.

(Follow link above for pic)
 
PI hired to find missing Claremont girl
https://www.capetownetc.com/news/pi-hired-to-find-missing-claremont-girl

As the search for missing University of Cape Town student Uyinene “Nene” Mrwetyana has entered its fifth day, her family has reportedly contacted a private investigator to help track the 19-year-old down.

Noel Pratten has been hired by the Mrwetyana family in a bid to find their daughter, who was last seen in Claremont on Saturday, August 24. According to reports, Nene left her residence at Roscommon House in Claremont’s Main Road at approximately 1.30pm before making her way to nearby Mowbray to have her nails done.

Pratten revealed that she was allegedly seen collecting a parcel from a post office in Clareinch on the day of her disappearance.

Earlier this week, a communication circulated claiming that Nene had been brought to the Tygervalley Mortuary, but South African Police Services denied these claims, stating that they are still searching for her.

Many are hoping that Pratten will be able to track Nene down. He also played a vital role in the case of horse show rider Meghan Cremer, whose body was found five days after her disappearance earlier this month.

Her body was discovered buried in a sand mine in Philippi, a short distance from the horse farm she lived on.
 
New home for Green Point Market
https://www.capetownetc.com/news/green-point-market-finds-new-home

30 Aug. 2019

"Green Point Market fans please note, it is relocating to the P4 parking area of the Green Point Athletics Stadium. The park was previously moved due to construction on the Cape Town Stadium and surrounding Green Point Urban Park.

The P4 parking area met a number of requirements – it is attractive, safe and secure, easily accessible, and supports the historical and environmental area.

[...]

The market will initially begin with 200 vendors although there is space for 300. Twigg hopes to have the market operational by December 2019."
 
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