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• The refurbishment and relocation of the historic Muizenberg

  The refurbishment and relocation of the historic Muizenberg beach huts is underway, with the project aimed at preserving the iconic structures for the long term.

• Property valuations drive up City charges

  Homeowners in the far south are reporting significant increases in their municipal bills following new property valuations by the City of Cape Town.

• Cape Town Opera brings free concerts to Fish Hoek

  Residents of the far south will soon have the chance to enjoy live opera right in their own neighbourhood - and it won’t cost a cent.

• Discover the Cape Kelp Forest Trail

  A new immersive coastal experience is inviting locals and visitors to see the Cape Peninsula shoreline in a completely different light.

• Indoor tug-of-war team celebrated ahead of championships

  The South African indoor tug-of-war athletes were honoured with a capping ceremony in Gardens on Saturday, February 21.

• Selim Kagee’s musical at the Star Theatre

  Singer Selim Kagee is set to light up the stage at the Star Theatre later this month with his highly anticipated musical performance, Il Mondo – Relive Every Memory, A Timeless Experience.

• Orpheus reborn in Brett Bailey’s The Stranger

  Theatre director Brett Bailey from Tokai will present his adaptation of the Orpheus myth, The Stranger, at Theatre Arts later on Friday, February 27 and Saturday, February 28.

• Tickets are now on sale for the Cape Town Philharmonic Orche

  Tickets are now on sale for the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra’s Autumn Symphonies concert series, taking place every Thursday in April at Cape Town City Hall.

• Shakespeare in the park extended

  Cape Town audiences can enjoy an additional week of the Maynardville Open-Air Festival’s 70th anniversary season, with the final performances of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night now taking place on Saturday, March 14.

• Pet-friendly show hits stage

  An off-the-leash comedy exploring the bond between humans and their pets is coming to the stage at The Drama Factory.

Featured documents

• The article “Ocean View man threatens to sue hospital” (Fals

  The article “Ocean View man threatens to sue hospital” (False Bay Echo, March 25) and my experience at False Bay Hospital refers....

• Looking back at 2021

  As 2021 draws to an end we look back at some of the stories that made headlines in the far south this year....

• Stellar cast for Funny Festival’s silver jubilee

  A stellar cast of seasoned stand-up comics, singers, and entertainers, accompanied by international acts, is lining up to perform in the 25th anniversary edition of South Africa’s premier comedy variety show, the Jive Cape Town Funny Festival....

• Looking back at 2021

  As 2021 draws to an end we look back at some of the stories that made headlines in the far south this year....

• Rehab centre eyes historic Lord Nelson Inn

  A Simon’s Town rehab centre, which operates without being registered, has set its sights on the historic Lord Nelson Inn as its plans to expand....

• Planning by-law changes draw flak

  Proposed changes to the Municipal Planning By-law have drawn criticism from civic associations and residents who say they give the City more power at their expense....

• Preacher accused of hijacking church

  A Congolese missionary has conned his way into a Lakeside church claiming to be the legitimate minister and denying congregants access to the property, according to the church....

• Drug offers hope for those with cystic fibrosis

  Jason van't Slot is an extreme cyclist, public speaker and sales representative who lives in Noordhoek, but when he was eight months old he was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, or CF, and his parents were told he would likely live 10 years....

• Fireplace business has customers fuming

  A Fish Hoek business that installs fireplaces is being hauled over the coals by customers who claim they have been scammed....

• Fears that Muizenberg shelter will hurt tourism

  Turning a parking lot off Muizenberg beachfront into a homeless shelter will be “economic suicide” for tourism in the area, say businesses and a civic group opposed to the plan....