False Bay Echo - April 24, 2025

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April 24, 2025

Devastating fire engulfs Ocean View home on Good Friday

What was meant to be a weekend of religious observance turned into a nightmare for three Ocean View families when their house was partially gutted by a fire on Good Friday, April 18.

1 min

Extravaganza of words at Jewish Lit Fest

Local and international authors will gather for a one-day celebration of stories, ideas, humour, politics, film, history, and more at the 5th Jewish Literary Festival on Monday April 28 in Gardens.

2 mins

Kurt Schoonraad tackles absurdities of modern life in new show

Comedian Kurt Schoonraad brings his brand-new show, Funny Side Up, to the Baxter Theatre, from Monday May 12 to Saturday May 17.

1 min

Speak out on City's draft budget

With the City of Cape Town's draft budget for 2025/2026 now open for public comment, residents are being urged to voice their concerns over proposed tariff hikes.

2 mins

Funny Festival a sure tonic to keep winter blues at bay

Now in its 26th year, the JiVE Cape Town Funny Festival will be celebrating local and international champions of the industry at the Baxter Theatre in Rondebosch, from Monday June 2 to Sunday June 29.

2 mins

Free concert in Greenmarket Square

The city centre will come alive with music, movement, and magic today, Thursday April 24 as Greenmarket Square transforms into an open-air celebration of unity, rhythm, and world-class talent for the free concert that has become the customary prelude to the Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF).

2 mins

Ocean View Cadets celebrate three years

From humble beginnings in April 2022, the Vigis Home of Hope (VHOH) Ocean View Cadets have grown into a youth programme that the community is proud of.

1 min

Cartoon remix of Starry Night brings big smiles

Ingrid Altmann is no stranger to stirring up a little joy on the canvas.

2 mins

See right, start right and sell right

“You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start if you want to be great,” says author and salesman, Zig Ziglar.

4 mins

City makes free flu vaccines available

Influenza, or more commonly referred to as flu, is a contagious respiratory illness that can lead to severe complications, particularly for individuals who are at higher risk.

1 min

Divas present back-to-back shows at Grand Arena

Channel your inner diva at the GrandWest Grand Arena on Saturday May 3 when Showtime Australia will present back-to-back shows to celebrate the music of Taylor Swift, followed by Whitney Houston.

1 min

Valentine named Premier Cup goalkeeper-of-the-tournament

A solid performance throughout the six-day competition saw Ubuntu Football Academy's Jaden Valentine named goalkeeper-of-the-tournament, following his side's 2-0 win against Randburg FC, at Athlone Stadium, on Monday.

1 min

Razor leads Ubuntu Academy to victory in borrowed boots

They call him Razor, tactically sharp, skilled and not afraid to put in the hard tackles.

1 min

Ubuntu crowned Premier Cup champions

In what can be described as a north versus south battle, Ubuntu Football Academy beat their Johannesburg rivals, Randburg FC 2-0, to lift the Bayhill Premier Cup, at Athlone Stadium, on Easter Monday, April 21.

1 min

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