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False Bay Echo - May 15, 2025

False Bay Echo Description:

Publisher: Independent-Media-Newspapers

Category: Newspaper

Language: English

Frequency: Weekly

The False Bay Echo is a free weekly community newspaper available in print and digital format, and is distributed to 31 590 readers’ homes every Thursday in the Lakeside, Sandvlei, Muizenberg, Marina Da Gama, St James, Kalk Bay, Clovelly, Fish Hoek, Sun Valley, Capri, Simon’s Town, Glencairn, Da Gama Park, Kommetjie, Ocean View, Sunnydale, Noordhoek, San Michel, Masiphumelele and Milkwood Ridge areas with bulk drops in Scarborough.

In this issue

May 15, 2025

Cape clawless otter sculpture unveiled

A new sculpture of a Cape clawless otter was unveiled at the Lower Silvermine Wetlands, drawing more than 50 community members of all ages to the event.

1 mins

Sewing Café offers machines and empowerment

A new sewing centre in Masiphumelele is giving women more than just machines - it's giving them a place to build dreams, businesses, and brighter futures.

2 mins

Fish Hoek Surf Lifesaving Club triumphs at SA champs

FISH HOEK

2 mins

Kommetjie resident honours new pope with symbolic hike

As Catholics around the world welcomed Pope Leo XIV following his election on Thursday, May 8, one resident marked the moment in a deeply personal way by hiking up Kommetjie Mountain with a Vatican City flag in hand.

1 mins

Keep children safe from burns

According to safety tips shared by ChildSafe, here are some ways to make the home safer:

3 mins

THE SMA SUCCESS STORY

Silvermine Academy is an independent high school nestled in the foothills of the Silvermine Nature Reserve. Our students write the IEB NSC Assessment at the end of their school career.

1 mins

FISH HOEK PRIMAY SCHOOL

FHPS sport took centre stage during the recent school holidays!

1 mins

Simphiwe Dana celebrates 20 years in music

To commemorate her 20 year-anniversary on the South African music scene, Simphiwe Dana will be exploring the many hit songs from her repertoire in a celebration of her career at the Baxter Concert Hall on Friday June 27 and Saturday June 28, at 7.30pm.

1 mins

Hedda Gabler brought to life in Baxter stage production

A reworking of Henrik Ibsen's play Hedda Gabler about one of theatre’s most enduring femme fatales is brought into the 21st century with the distinctively fiery title character played by Rolanda Marais at the Baxter theatre.

1 mins

Tips to prepare your home for winter

As winter approaches where cold and wet conditions prevail, homeowners should take proactive steps to ensure their homes remain comfortable and to maintain their value.

2 mins

Barebones MMA championships back at Sunningdale

The Sunningdale sports complex will roar to life on Saturday May 17 as the Barebones MMA Championship returns with its fourth high-energy fight card.

1 mins

Mixed results for Masiphumelele in tough City League clashes

Masiphumelele Rugby Club travelled to Elsies River to take on Elsies River United on Saturday May 10, in a challenging City League triple-header marked by rain, heavy footing and determined efforts from both sides.

2 mins