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Green Flag for Fish Hoek Beach during Summer of 2011/12

Excellent weather and warm water had holiday makers flocking to South Peninsula Beaches. With few shark sightings and good conditions the Spotters flew the Green Flag.

Simon Liell-Cock Councillor for Ward 61 has a busy schedule.

“Residents of the Far South Peninsula often ask about the ambit of my work”. Simon Leill-Cock explains….

Chapman’s Peak Toll Plaza info brochure from Min. R Carlisle

Chapman’s Peak info brochure issued by Robin Carlisle, Minister for Transport & Public Works `to assist the public to make an informed decision about the toll plaza on Chapman’s Peak Drive.

Chapman’s Peak Toll Office – not on our Drive or in the TMNP.

The 2000sqm office block on Chapman’s Peak is unacceptable & no more free access to walk or to picnic sites along Chapman’s Peak. Sign Petition and Join the March Sunday 22 January. 10h30 from Hout Bay Beach Parking.

Noordhoek Farm Village Owner guilty of contempt of Court.

Property developer Jeremy Wiley, as a Trustee of Noordhoek Farm Village, was found guilty of contempt of court by acting Judge Mantame on the 13th of December 2011. His offence was his failure to comply with a judgement of the Cape High Court handed down in February 2008 to deal with the illegal development of a car park on public open space.

Amakhaya Ngoku Housing Project in Masi needs Community Support!

Of the 172 beneficiaries in the Amakhaya ngoku flats in Masi only 30 pay their rent fully & 31 are on rental relief. The rest stopped paying. Will community leaders step in or will this model for housing in South Africa” collapse in front of our eyes?

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Treasure Karoo Anti-Fracking group wins action for Information.

The Treasure the Karoo Action Group won their action to get the Dept of Mineral Resources to give reasons for withholding information about the task team investigating the proposed Fracking of the Karoo. “2012 is going to see a big push from Shell et al to get fracking approved.” TKAG needs public funding urgently.

Chapman’s Peak Toll Plaza: Sign Petition & Join Protest March

Protest against: No more free access for picnics and walks, office block/ plazaon Chappies, over 25 million of Tax money, part of TMNP given away free, spoiling natural beauty. Help stop this!

Fish Hoek Beach and Blue Flag status

Is there any way we could set up some initiative to help Fish hoek beach acquire the blue status? I am eager to help. One example: still see people on my morning beach walk who do NOT clean up their dog’s shit
Police say they can’t do a lot…. Can we?
Lucienne Kelfkens

Fish Hoek Shark Attack 40 years ago: Search for the Survivor

In December 40 years ago, 16 year old Sheryl Teague was badly bitten by a shark off Jagger’s Walk. Her rescue by Fish Hoek lifesavers Brian Sturman and Johnny Smuts is a story courage.

Noordhoek Veldfire – dramatic footage as helicopters fight fire.

Stuart Dawes of StupendisVid has captured some really dramatic footage of helicopters using water buckets to put out the fire in Noordhoek on 10 December.

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Dawid & Jasper Mocke in top three in Oceanpaddler World Series surfski race

The Mocke brothers have once again done Fish Hoek proud, taking the 2nd and 3rd places in an Oceanpaddler World Series race in Perth on Saturday 21st January 2012.

R27 Million to clear Alien Vegetation in Subcouncil 19 reports Ald Felicity Purchase

Ald. Purchase report at first Subcouncil meeting of 2012. Highlight is an environmental & employment programme to clear alien vegetation in the South Peninsula. Report on festive season included.

Chapman’s Peak Toll Office – not on our Drive or in the TMNP.

Radloff Saal in Lakeside – contact sought

One of our readers would like to get hold of the contact operson for the hiring of the Radloff Saal in Northumberland Ave in Lakeside. If you can help him please phone 081 371 4135

Matric 2011 results for South Peninsula Schools

Matric Class of 2011 results for South Peninsula Schools with specific focus on schools in the South including Bergvliet, South Peninsula High, Fish Hoek High, Masiphumelele High, Muizenberg High, Oceanview Secondary, Simon’s Town High, Wynberg Boys & Wynberg Girls High.

WALK YOUR DOG RESPONSIBLY

In the light of the very unfortunate incident on Clifton beach when a toddler was bitten by a Rottweiler, we asked local Animal Behaviourist Karen Gray-Kilfoil what advice she had to give with regard to walking dogs in public places. You are sure to find her advice most invaluable: http://www.scenicsouth.co.za/2012/01/walking-your-dog-responsibly/

SAS Assegaai Museum Submarine receives over 10 000 visitors

Visiting a working submarine, albeit a retired one such as the SAS Assegaai, is a truely out of the ordinary experience. While physically, submarines redefine cramped living, the cameraderie of the crew made up for many of the hardships..

The Big Issue covers the end of the world in 2012!

The Big Issue has pulled out all the stops for its first edition for 2012 with a tongue-in-cheek Mayan calendar cover playing on the end of the world hype and depicting 12 other Big Issues SA faces in 2012.

Noordhoek Veldfire – dramatic footage as helicopters fight fire.

Stuart Dawes of StupendisVid has captured some really dramatic footage of helicopters using water buckets to put out the fire in Noordhoek on 10 December.

ST&AR Architects in Association Kalk Bay wins Award at Cop17

Kalk Bay architectural firm designs award winning Best Green Stand at Cop17

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Kalk Bay Theatre presents Chris Tokalon; Robin Auld; Absolucy and …

Top South African music on offer with Chris Tokalon & Robin Auld . Theatre Sports is back on Tuesdays. Absolucy starts on 8 Feb and Peter Gilchrist presents “The Divine Oscar”.

World Wetlands Day 2012 with GEESE of Glencairn

Walk along the Els River through Glencairn to the Sea or join a wetlands and coastal clean-up and Celebrate World Wetlands Day in the South Peninsula with GEESE.

SAS Assegaai Museum Submarine receives over 10 000 visitors

Sunvalley Primary Choir Christmas Carols on Video

Sunvalley Primary Choir captured the spirit of celebrating with love and joy at their Christmas Carol Service. Treat yourself to some local Christmas cheer and watch an excerpt…

Wiggle Waggle Walkathon in Tokai

Whether you own a dog or not, the SPCA Royal Canin Wiggle Waggle Walkathon on Sunday, 20 November 2011 in Tokai, Cape Town is a must for anyone who loves dogs!

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