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Police sparks tensions in Hangberg over crayfish
Tension flared in Hangberg, Hout Bay, on Monday, June 22, when police operations targeting the illegal possession of crayfish led to a heated confrontation with residents.
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June 26, 2026
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Cape Town tourism hits 2025 spending record
Cape Town continues to attract high-value international visitors, with foreign tourism driving record spending and anchoring the city’s visitor economy in 2025, according to Cape Town Tourism’s 2025 Economic Value of Tourism report.
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June 26, 2026
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Community programmes benefit
Motha explained that the Child, Youth and Parenting programme bridges the gap between the organisation’s ECD and senior citizen services.
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June 26, 2026
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‘I am proud and honoured to receive these awards’
Organised entirely by volunteers, the event promotes healthy living, social interaction and inclusivity, while bringing together residents from all walks of life every Saturday morning.
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June 19, 2026
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Youth Day unite young skaters in Hout Bay
Young skaters from across Hout Bay came together to celebrate Youth Day with an action-packed day filled with fun, friendship, and community spirit.
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June 19, 2026
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Hout Bay skatepark comes alive
The Eyethu Hout Bay Skatepark was buzzing with excitement on Saturday, June 6, as young skaters, families, and community members gathered for a morning filled with skateboarding, good food, and positive energy.
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June 12, 2026
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'We have plenty of youth here who don't see a future for themselves'
“Life is hard out here, and we have tried, and people say we don't try hard enough, but many don't understand.\"- Maybe when they go to school one day and come home, and everything is gone, then they will understand, We struggle every day, but every day we make it work,\" Khanya said, staring into the distance.
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June 12, 2026
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Western Cape emphasises early Clubfoot treatment
As World Clubfoot Day was observed on Wednesday, June 3, the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness highlighted the importance of early diagnosis and timely treatment of clubfoot, a congenital condition that affects thousands of children worldwide.
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June 12, 2026
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‘A home without children is like having a farm without calves’
The Department of Justice has also reported a sharp rise in statutory rape cases, increasing from 127 in the 2024/25 financial year to 199 in 2025/26.
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June 05, 2026
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Hout Bay musician to take centre stage
Hout Bay resident and former musician with the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra, Lucien Levin, has been appointed as the incoming chair of the orchestra’s board in what he describes as a deeply personal “homecoming”.
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June 05, 2026
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Apply for Nando’s Hot Young Designer competition
Young South African designers looking to break into the industry now have an opportunity to showcase their work, as applications open for the 2026 edition of the Nando’s Hot Young Designer (HYD) talent search.
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June 05, 2026
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Call for community and music lovers to assist
Griesel has called on the wider community, supporters, and music lovers to assist by making donations or sharing the appeal with friends, family, and networks.
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May 29, 2026
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Hout Bay Lions Club empowering youth
Young people from across Hout Bay marked an important milestone as the Hout Bay Lions Club celebrated the graduation of its 2026 Youth Leadership Programme at the Denis Goldberg House of Hope on Friday, May 16.
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May 29, 2026
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Call for dog owners to follow rules at Hout Bay Beach
In a separate incident, another Hout Bay resident was walking on the beach when an unleashed dog ran towards him.
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May 22, 2026
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A desperate plea from a Hout Bay mother
A single mother from Imizamo Yethu is appealing to the public for assistance after strong winds and heavy rain during recent storms left her family’s home damaged and waterlogged.
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May 22, 2026
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New children's book celebrates African narratives
Adults and children were encouraged to share stories, imagine, and create at the launch of a new children's book series, The Stories that Ran Away, at the Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (MOCAA), BMW Centre for Art Education, at the V&A Waterfront on Saturday, April 25.
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May 08, 2026
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Pupils unite for peace with heart formation
Pupils at Llandudno Primary School recently came together in a moving display of unity and compassion, forming a \"human heart\" on the school field as part of a whole-school initiative promoting peace and kindness.
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April 24, 2026
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Justice sought for stabbed dog in Hangberg
Hangberg resident Shakeelah Moses is seeking justice after her dog, Funky, was allegedly stabbed to death in the early hours of Saturday April, 4, while tied to his runner and unable to escape.
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April 17, 2026
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Three nabbed in extortion crackdown
An intelligence-driven operation targeting extortion-related crime has led to the arrest of three suspects and the seizure of five firearms in Hout Bay.
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April 17, 2026
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'You are our hero, the community's hero, a South African hero'
George Meje, who worked alongside Tokwe during the Niall Mellon housing projects, described him as “a true hero of the people.”
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April 10, 2026
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Hout Bay's Rio Cruz claims gold
From Hout Bay to the international karate stage, 16-year-old Rio Cruz is continuing his rapid rise in the sport with a string of major results.
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April 10, 2026
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From construction sites to corporate events
This International Women’s Day, marked annually on March 8, Sentinel News shone a spotlight on Patience Gertse, a Hout Bay entrepreneur, who is making her mark in two challenging industries: construction and corporate events management.
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March 13, 2026
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Ibrahim returns to Cape Town Jazz Fest
New musicians have shaped the sound and soul of South African jazz quite like Abdullah Ibrahim.
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March 13, 2026
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Renovations underway at Hout Bay Fire Station
\"For 20 years, these brave men and women have answered every call - whether in the early hours of the morning or during raging storms - putting their lives on the line to save others.
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March 13, 2026
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School celebrates 125th anniversary
Hundreds of past and present pupils, with their families, flocked to Kronendal Primary School on Saturday, February 28, to celebrate the school's 125th birthday.
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March 06, 2026
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Empowering Hout Bay's youth
A new youth-focused initiative aimed at equipping young people with skills and opportunities is set to launch in Hout Bay, with applications for its first intake now open.
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February 27, 2026
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Shakespear 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.
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February 27, 2026
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Major roadworks planned for the Atlantic Seaboard
Planned road resurfacing is underway in Sea Point, Fresnaye, Bantry Bay, and Camps Bay.
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February 06, 2026
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Help Bayden from Hout Bay take off
Bayden Smith, 16, from Hout Bay, lives every day with his head in the clouds, dreaming of one day becoming a commercial pilot.
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January 30, 2026
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Follow Tiro's journey
The Fleur du Cap award-nominated production, Tiro's Toughloop Testimony, will feature at the Theatre Arts Observatory on Friday, January 30, and Saturday, January 31.
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