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Atlantic Sun - June 12, 2025

Atlantic Sun Description:

Publisher: Independent-Media-Newspapers

Category: Newspaper

Language: English

Frequency: Weekly

The Atlantic Sun is a free weekly community newspaper available in print and digital format, and is distributed to 31 500 readers’ homes every Thursday in the Green Point, Mouille Point, Three Anchor Bay, Sea Point, Fresnoye, Camps Bay, Bakoven, Clifton, Bantry Bay, Vredehoek, Gardens, Oranjezicht, Tamboerskloof, Devil’s Peak, Zonnebloem, High Cape, De Waterkant and Schotschekloof areas.

In this issue

June 12, 2025

HEALA promotes food justice in SA

Healthy Living Alliance (HEALA), a coalition of civil society organisations in South Africa advocating for equitable access to affordable and nutritious food, aiming to build a more just food system, hosted a media meet and greet at a Cape Town hotel on Thursday June 5.

1 mins

Visitors back in September to revamped island

“We look forward to welcoming visitors back on Monday, September 1 with renewed purpose, enhanced facilities, and an enriched visitor experience that reflects the significance of Robben Island as a global symbol of freedom and resilience,” said Mr Cooper.

2 mins

Experience Bollywood's Kismet at Artscape

Taare, a Cape Town-based Bollywood dance troupe, is hosting its latest production, called Kismet at the Artscape Opera House on Saturday July 19 at 7pm, and Sunday July 20 at 4pm.

1 mins

New chapter for stadium

Green Point Athletic Stadium has officially received World Athletics Class 2 certification, paving the way for hosting prestigious local and international events.

1 mins

Puppet show teaches children about plastic pollution

A children's puppet show called Ka-BOOM! will show at the Baxter Theatre on Saturday June 14.

1 mins

New hybrid workspaces reshape work-life balance

Imagine working 20 to 30 minutes away from home instead of having to travel two-hours from Mitchell's Plain to Parklands or the Cape Town CBD and vice versa.

2 mins

Spending where it matters will see Cape Town flourish

At the end of March, we tabled the fourth - and second-last - budget of this term of office.

2 mins

Scottsdene residents gain secure tenure

The City's Deed-to-Door campaign recently visited two Scottsdene families to hand them the title deeds to their City units.

1 mins

All hands on deck again for Table View upgrade

Although the civil works on the Table View beachfront had to be halted last year due to contractor performance issues, work has now resumed. A project recovery plan will ensure that this popular public space is completed swiftly and up to spec.

1 mins

Don't let them steal your light

City teams attend to hundreds of streetlight-related service requests in vandalism hotspots such as Scottsdene, Kraaifontein.

1 mins

Battle against blockages in Dunoon continues

Abuse of the sewer system in Dunoon is not letting up, and the money and time spent unblocking pipes can be put to much better use.

1 mins

Unpacking people, money and networking

Here is the fourth and last in the series on starting your own business.

4 mins

Ballet teacher nominated for Royal Academy of Dance Innovation Award

Ingrid Carlson, founder of the Ingrid Carlson School of Ballet (ICSB) in Plumstead, was one of only four teachers worldwide to be shortlisted for the prestigious Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Innovation in Dance Award.

1 mins

Celebrating 22 years of music mentorship

The Mother City's performing arts centre celebrates 22 years of music mentorship with its annual flagship project, the Artscape Youth Jazz Series.

2 mins

Get ready to laugh with Alan Committie

Get ready to laugh at everything from global chaos and avocado prices to pilates and call centres.

2 mins

Cape Town City Ballet and Joburg Ballet collaborate for Swan Lake

For the first time in almost 30 years, ballet companies Cape Town City Ballet (CTCB) and Joburg Ballet will collaborate to present one of the most iconic and beloved works in the classical ballet repertoire, Swan Lake.

1 mins

Pros and Cons of exclusive mandates vs open mandates

Giovanni Gaggia, CEO of Real Estate Services South Africa, has shared expert insights into the pros and cons of exclusive and open mandates, offering guidance for property sellers navigating the South African real estate market.

2 mins

Why winter is a hot time to buy property

Contrary to popular belief, the winter months are not a dead zone in the South African real estate market. In fact, data compiled by REMAX of Southern Africa dispels the myth that property sales go quiet during the colder season.

2 mins

Promising junior set to make u-13 Craven debut

Irshaad Hanslo, 13, a promising rugby player from Mitchell's Plain and a member of Lentegeur-based Collegians RFC's junior set up, has been selected for the Western Province under-13 Craven Week team due to take part in SA Rugby's Youth Week, at Selbourne College in East London, at the end of the month.

2 mins

Clubs battle for Super League A top spot

The slip and slide conditions which prevailed at Brookside on Saturday did little to dampen the traditional rivalry between two of the oldest rugby clubs, Villager and Hamilton in the country to produce an absorbing derby contest.