False Bay Echo - May 08, 2025

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May 08, 2025

Otter sculpture to be unveiled

A sculpture of an otter, made from invasive alien plant material, will be unveiled at the Lower Silvermine Wetland tomorrow.

1 min

Sentence a warning to gangsters

The accused were identified as those chasing and shooting at a rival gang member, Anees Davis, of the Taylor Gang, during the incident.

1 min

Submarine museum officially opened

The historic SAS Assegaai submarine has officially opened to the public as a museum in Simon's Town, following a special ceremony last week.

3 mins

Ocean View library bids farewell to Marlene

Ocean View library said goodbye to librarian Marlene Davids, whose support for the library team and community has left a lasting impression.

1 min

SA's comedian of the year for Funny Fest

Fresh off his double victory at the 2025 Savanna Comics' Choice Awards, KwaZulu-Natal's comedic sensation, Robby Collins, will be bringing his signature wit and storytelling to the 26th annual JiVE Cape Town Funny Festival, powered by KLM.

1 min

Young writers can showcase talent in City's annual competition

Children between the ages of 9 and 13 can explore their storytelling talent and imagination through the City of Cape Town's annual writing competition, hosted by the City's libraries.

1 min

Fresh adaptation of Hamlet at The Masque

A fresh production of Hamlet will be presented at The Masque Theatre from Friday May 9 to Saturday May 17.

1 min

Micro-apartment trend on the rise

With interest rates still close to the highest in more than a decade and city centre rents climbing relentlessly, young South African professionals are being forced to rethink traditional housing.

3 mins

K1 veteran combatant impresses in boxing return

K1 veteran Wade Hammond continues to prove that he’s one of the most versatile fighters in the game.

1 min

Mzansi kickboxer impresses abroad

Benaty Yamile made a powerful statement over the weekend by securing a first-round knockout victory in his international kickboxing debut.

1 min

False Bay return from Stellenbosch victorious

Motorvaps False Bay RFC delivered a convincing performance to overcome a star-studded Stellenbosch University in a WPRFU Super League A (SLA) fixture at the Danie Craven Stadium on Saturday. The final score was 58-38 after False Bay led 26-19 at half time.

3 mins

Masiphumelele impress in club rugby season-opener

Masiphumelele Rugby Club kicked off their first home fixture of the season in spectacular style, sweeping Silvertree Rugby Club with three bonus-point wins in their Western Province City League fixture, at Noordhoek sports fields on Saturday May 3

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